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The demolition could be finished as early as this weekend, two senior administration officials said.
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The demolition could be finished as early as this weekend, two senior administration officials said.
The Senate fell short in its 12th vote on advancing the Republican bill to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
The U.S. has now carried out two strikes against alleged drug vessels on the Pacific side of Latin America.
Officials say Border Patrol's operations in the Northern California area could start as early as later this week, but that the timing could shift.
A memo obtained by CBS News directs nearly all correspondence with Congress to go through the assistant secretary for legislative affairs.
An American missionary charity pilot was kidnapped from his home in Niger's capital Niamey, multiple sources tell CBS News.
The proposed map targets a closely- divided House district currently held by a Democrat.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow's refusal to end its "senseless war."
The FBI is reupping its call for information about the still-unsolved DNC and RNC pipe bomb case, releasing new videos of the suspect.
Two former federal prosecutors who helped prosecute President Trump — and were fired when he returned to office — are starting a law firm focused on public corruption.
Master jeweler Stephen Portier said the Louvre robbers might recut the stolen gems, which would significantly decrease their value.
Investigators say criminals are able to intercept goods along the supply chain by impersonating real companies.
The results of a clinical trial published last month targeted breast cancer "sleeper cells," which are cells that break away from the main tumor and can resurface later to spread cancer throughout the body.
One in seven people in 27 counties across Kansas and Missouri are food insecure, according to Harvesters, a nonprofit food network.
The Justice Department announced it's reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations.
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, a man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
The eight-vehicle crash left three people dead and four others hospitalized on Wednesday afternoon.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring lots of rain to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica but its path beyond that isn't clear, the National Hurricane Center says.
Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, delivered a marathon speech protesting President Trump's policies that stretched 22 hours and 37 minutes.
A memo obtained by CBS News directs nearly all correspondence with Congress to go through the assistant secretary for legislative affairs.
Demolition of parts of the East Wing of the White House and construction of the new ballroom have meant tours have been suspended for about two months.
President Trump's lawyers previously filed paperwork for two damage claims over the past federal criminal cases against him.
Alejandro Carranza's family is questioning U.S. claims that he was carrying narcotics aboard a small vessel targeted last month.
At a lunch with GOP senators at the White House, President Trump stood firm in his demands that Democrats vote to end the government shutdown.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized Democrats for declining to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open.
A lapse in funding due to the shutdown could have a devastating effect on the millions of Americans who rely on the federal food stamps program for groceries.
President Trump said in September he would not back an Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.
The remains of another deceased Israeli hostage crossed into Israel Monday evening local time, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Gold prices are tumbling as market dynamics shift. Here's what's happening and how investors should respond.
Even with rates lower, savers can still earn a decent return with a high-yield savings account if opened right now.
With multiple Fed rate cuts looming, does credit card debt forgiveness make sense now? Here's what to consider.
The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.
New tax cuts in the Republicans' "big, beautiful bill" act are retroactive to 2025, which means many Americans may get bigger refunds in early 2026. Here's why.
Wholesale prices for frozen turkeys are expected to be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from last year's average.
Safety regulators say a faulty rearview camera on certain Ford models can increase the risk of a crash.
Economists say the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs on imports are boosting consumer prices in the U.S.
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The Trump administration is planning to demolish the entirety of the White House's East Wing as early as this weekend, two senior administration officials told CBS News, part of a project championed by President Trump to add a ballroom to the complex. Weijia Jiang reports.
President Trump is reportedly seeking $230 million from Justice Department in restitution for the federal prosecutions brought against him. Scott MacFarlane has more.
U.S. Border Patrol agents will start arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area as soon as Thursday. CBS News Bay Area reporter Brad Hamilton has the latest and Nolan Higdon, political and media analyst at the University of California, Santa Cruz, joins CBS News to discuss.
A sheriff's department in Southern California announced the arrests of a dozen people accused of stealing millions of dollars in goods through a cargo theft ring that used legitimate trucking companies as cover. But the goods they stole represent just a drop in the bucket of a nationwide problem. Carter Evans reports.
President Trump says it was he who called off his anticipated second summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They were to meet in Hungary to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine, but the president says it didn't feel right to meet with Putin at this time, so he canceled. Margaret Brennan has more.
When the torrent of almost-true information -- by man or machine -- becomes inescapable, trust collapses. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
A kayaker says her peaceful ride through Silver Springs State Park was interrupted last week when a group of rhesus macaques began leaping from the surrounding trees into the water around her. Dave Malkoff has the story.
A sheriff's department in Southern California announced the arrests of a dozen people accused of stealing millions of dollars in goods through a cargo theft ring that used legitimate trucking companies as cover. But the goods they stole represent just a drop in the bucket of a nationwide problem. Carter Evans reports.
In 2012, a gunman boarded a Pakistani school bus and shot Malala Yousafzai in the head. She turned the near-tragedy into a calling, advocating for women's rights and educating children. Now, she's written a new memoir called "Finding My Way."
In her memoir, Malala Yousafzai reintroduces herself to the world and reflects on her journey from activist to an Oxford graduate and newlywed.
Music icon Annie Lennox joins Anthony Mason to look back on her groundbreaking journey from her early days in Scotland to global fame with Eurythmics. Her new book, "Annie Lennox: Retrospective," chronicles the moments, music and message that defined her career and inspired a generation.
Activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir, "Finding My Way." In the book, Yousafzai reflects on life beyond her activism — from falling in love to discovering who she is years after surviving a Taliban attack at age 15.
Actress Allison Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role in Paramount Pictures' new film "Regretting You," based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. Williams, who also serves as an executive producer, plays a mother navigating grief and connection alongside her daughter, portrayed by McKenna Grace.
As the first Asian American and first female senior rabbi in New York's Central Synagogue's history, Angela Buchdahl reflects on identity and empathy.
Wednesday marked Day 22 of the government shutdown, the 22nd day of uncertainty for federal workers who don't know when they'll get their next paycheck. The path to reopening the government remains unclear. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
The Trump administration is trying to pressure Russia into a ceasefire, announcing new sanctions Wednesday against major Russian oil companies. Nina Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School and the great-granddaughter of former Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration will distribute more than $3 billion in aid for farmers as the government shutdown continues. The agriculture department has not yet said which types of farmers would receive aid. John Hansen, Nebraska Farmers Union President, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is diving into the web browser space with a direct challenge to Google Chrome called ChatGPT Atlas. The company says the browser is built around its AI chatbot. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
The friends and family of Sonya Massey gathered in court on Tuesday as the trial began for Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed the 36-year-old at her home last year. Grayson's attorneys say he acted in self-defense. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
Across America, men are falling behind — economically, educationally and at home — in the latest chapter of a story decades in the making. It has fostered a search for answers and a new era of masculinity, with influential voices promoting male strength, purpose and resilience. But behind the slogans, some are fueling resentment and turning male vulnerability into profit. CBS Reports explores how boys and men are struggling to navigate this new era of masculinity — and how an online ecosystem is shaping their beliefs, identities and futures.
When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration — and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies — questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?
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.
One in seven people in 27 counties across Kansas and Missouri are food insecure, according to Harvesters, a nonprofit food network.
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, a man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
The Justice Department announced it's reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations.
The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.
A memo obtained by CBS News directs nearly all correspondence with Congress to go through the assistant secretary for legislative affairs.
The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn.
New tax cuts in the Republicans' "big, beautiful bill" act are retroactive to 2025, which means many Americans may get bigger refunds in early 2026. Here's why.
Wholesale prices for frozen turkeys are expected to be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from last year's average.
Safety regulators say a faulty rearview camera on certain Ford models can increase the risk of a crash.
There are many big names in a group of unlikely allies seeking a ban, for now, on AI "superintelligence" they say could threaten humanity.
The FBI is reupping its call for information about the still-unsolved DNC and RNC pipe bomb case, releasing new videos of the suspect.
Two former federal prosecutors who helped prosecute President Trump — and were fired when he returned to office — are starting a law firm focused on public corruption, an area the Justice Department has stepped back from.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies and blasted Moscow's refusal to end its "senseless war."
Officials say Border Patrol's operations in the Northern California area could start as early as later this week, but that the timing could shift.
The Justice Department announced it's reached an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations.
The results of a clinical trial published last month targeted breast cancer "sleeper cells," which are cells that break away from the main tumor and can resurface later to spread cancer throughout the body.
New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a significant impact on cardiovascular health.
The side effects from antidepressants can vary widely depending on which drug you take, a study shows.
A fitness trend has people donning extra pounds — in the form of a weighted vest — in order to intensify their workout. But is it safe?
The treatment involves inserting a tiny implant thinner than human hair under the retina. Patients then have to wear glasses that project near-infrared light to the implant.
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi, a man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
President Trump said in September he would not back an Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Master jeweler Stephen Portier said the Louvre robbers might recut the stolen gems, which would significantly decrease their value.
Ruth Ellis, a 28-year-old nightclub hostess, was hanged in July 1955 for shooting dead racing driver David Blakely as he came out of a pub in London.
In her memoir, Malala Yousafzai reintroduces herself to the world and reflects on her journey from activist to an Oxford graduate and newlywed.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Actors Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco preview season four of "Mayor of Kingstown" on "CBS Mornings" and talk about working together for the first time.
Jeremy Renner and Emmy Award-winning actress Edie Falco join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit Paramount+ series "Mayor of Kingstown." Falco joins the cast as Nina Hobbs, the new warden at Anchor Bay Prison, as Renner's character Mike McLusky faces new challenges inside and outside the prison walls.
Actress Allison Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role in Paramount Pictures' new film "Regretting You," based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. Williams, who also serves as an executive producer, plays a mother navigating grief and connection alongside her daughter, portrayed by McKenna Grace.
Cas Holman, the award-winning toy designer behind creations for Google, Nike, and LEGO, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new book, "Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity." Holman says play isn't just for kids—it's a core human instinct that fuels creativity and connection at every age.
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is diving into the web browser space with a direct challenge to Google Chrome called ChatGPT Atlas. The company says the browser is built around its AI chatbot. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
There are many big names in a group of unlikely allies seeking a ban, for now, on AI "superintelligence" they say could threaten humanity.
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.
Warning: Some subject matter is disturbing. Instagram users around the world opened the app one day back in February and saw their feeds suddenly filled with graphic, violent videos. Its parent company, Meta, called it an "error" that's now been fixed. But a CBS News investigation finds that violent content remains pervasive on Instagram reels. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi and Chris Hacker report.
AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.
Global climate change limit efforts are off-track from the 2030 goals set out by the Paris Agreement in 2016, according to the State of Climate Action 2025 Report. Kelly Levin, the chief of science, data and systems change at the Bezos Earth Fund, joins to break down the report.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why, despite believing life likely exists elsewhere, he's still waiting for real proof.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his updated book "Just Visiting This Planet," which tackles more than 200 questions about science and the universe — including why the sky is blue.
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of Threatened Species.
A Louisiana man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel faced a judge on Wednesday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has the latest.
The friends and family of Sonya Massey gathered in court on Tuesday as the trial began for Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy who shot and killed the 36-year-old at her home last year. Grayson's attorneys say he acted in self-defense. CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
Master jeweler Stephen Portier said the Louvre robbers might recut the stolen gems, which would significantly decrease their value.
Ruth Ellis, a 28-year-old nightclub hostess, was hanged in July 1955 for shooting dead racing driver David Blakely as he came out of a pub in London.
The man accused of planning to carry out a shooting at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is in federal custody, officials said. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has the latest on what led to his arrest.
NASA says it's considering bids from other private space companies over concerns that Elon Musk's SpaceX is behind schedule. Musk fired back on X, writing, "SpaceX is moving like lightning compared to the rest of the space industry."
"Odd radio circles" are enormous and unexplained phenomena that can only be detected using radio telescopes.
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas on Monday.
SpaceX on Monday launched its 11th test flight of the Starship megarocket, moving the company one step closer to its goal of bringing humans back to the moon and eventually to Mars. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport has more.
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Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
The end of a school day is normally routine in Carrie Thorpe's neighborhood, but a couple weeks ago, as her daughter was getting dropped off, she noticed smoke and flames coming from under the bus. CBS News Minnesota's John Lauritsen has the story.
U.S. Border Patrol agents will start arriving in the San Francisco Bay Area as soon as Thursday. CBS News Bay Area reporter Brad Hamilton has the latest and Nolan Higdon, political and media analyst at the University of California, Santa Cruz, joins CBS News to discuss.
When the torrent of almost-true information -- by man or machine -- becomes inescapable, trust collapses. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
In 2012, a gunman boarded a Pakistani school bus and shot Malala Yousafzai in the head. She turned the near-tragedy into a calling, advocating for women's rights and educating children. Now, she's written a new memoir called "Finding My Way."
Ian Lee reports on the growing concern over lack of access to a daily meal in rural America.