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Reporter's Notebook: Human rights abuses
The State Department's most recent human rights report for El Salvador from 2023 outlines several significant abuses. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson looks at how, in the case of Kilmar Abrego García, the very practices the U.S. condemned in El Salvador were used by the United States.
Homelessness on the rise in America
Homelessness in America is at a record high with more than 770,000 unhoused Americans in 2024. Shelter service agencies say the number of working homeless is growing too. It's a symptom of what's being called "the affordability crisis." Brian Goldstone, author of "There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America," discusses the issue.
Issues for Americans living in floodplains
It's estimated that 40 million Americans live in floodplains, facing a risk of catastrophic loss and the problem is made worse by more intense rainfall, driven by climate change and by unchecked development. David Schechter reports.
Conditions still deteriorating in Gaza
Hamas said Tuesday it's lost contact with militants holding an American-Israeli hostage after a recent airstrike. The news comes as Israeli military forces expand control over more of the war-torn strip. Chris Livesay reports on the deteriorating conditions.
Judge's warning in mistaken deportation case
A federal judge told the Trump administration Tuesday "there will be no tolerance for gamesmanship or grandstanding" as Justice Department attorneys continued to sidestep questions about what the administration is doing to comply with an order to return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the case and Jeffery Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, shares his thoughts on the situation.
Inside Franklin Roosevelt's personal rail car
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.
Raw sewage in U.S. streams and rivers
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."
Gayle King on how space flight changed her
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.
Bodycam footage from Hackman home released
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.
Trump threat to end Harvard tax-exempt status
President Trump has frozen over $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University and is threatening to take away the school's tax exempt status. Nikki Battiste has more.
Details on Columbia student detained by DHS
Mohsen Mahdawi, a permanent U.S. resident, was one of the students leading pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University in 2023. He was detained and is now facing deportation after going to what he was told would be an appointment to become a U.S. citizen. Lilia Luciano spoke with Mahdawi the day before he was detained and was there when he was put in handcuffs.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump and Ukraine
President Trump on Monday again repeated the false claim that Ukraine started its war with Russia. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson takes a look at Mr. Trump's propaganda gift for Vladimir Putin.
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Americans keep building in floodplains, repeating "sad story" over and over
Americans living in floodplains may be offered buyouts, but they don't always take them.
Minority communities much more likely to have sewage in waterways
A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other forms of pollution, but some communities are impacted more than others.
Detained Columbia student Mahdawi tells CBS he feared citizenship interview was "honey trap"
Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested Monday at a citizenship interview in Vermont — one day after telling CBS News he'd "accept the outcome."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Record tornado warnings strain aging U.S. radar system
When "minutes matter" in severe weather, faster forecasting technology is crucial for saving lives, says one NOAA meteorologist.
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Raw sewage in U.S. streams and rivers
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."
Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
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."
Eye on America: Inside America's boba boom
In California, we look into the rapidly growing demand for the beloved Taiwanese drink boba in the U.S. Then, we tour a new exhibition that's celebrating the history and cultural significance of the lowrider. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Trump's order boosts Gulf man's business
Louisiana resident Adam Petersen was ahead of the curve when he named his Cajun charter fishing boat company "Gulf of America Outfitters." Three years later, he says business is booming. Mark Strassmann reports.
Why urban builders are switching to mass timber
Urban builders are switching from steel and concrete to a material that is more sustainable and friendly to the environment. The use of what's called mass timber is up 15%. Rob Marciano reports.
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Hundreds of car collectors come together to support bullied Alabama boy
When a mother who was desperate to show her son that people care and life can be joyful put out a small request on social media, hundreds of muscle car drivers heeded the call.
When a beloved doctor couldn't afford treatment, his patients came to his aid
When Dr. Michael Zollicoffer was diagnosed with two types of cancer, his patients started a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $100,000.
How an Idaho boy's ninth birthday wish struck an entirely different tone
When Grant Mullen's parents asked him what he wanted for his ninth birthday, they were pleasantly surprised by the answer.
His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family
Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.
Married nearly 7 decades, these lovebirds still say "I do" every night
On this Valentine's Day, here is a story of 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn, who have kept their love alive for 68 years with a musical elixir.
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Reporter's Notebook: A social media experiment
Ever feel like social media is a rigged experiment--and we're the subject? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Nature's happiness report
The happiness report is here again. No, not the annual global ranking of happiness that was just released. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the arrival of spring.
Trump reiterates call to impeach federal judge
On Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement pushing back against President Trump's call to impeach a federal judge who had ruled against the Trump administration in a deportation case. However, on Wednesday, Mr. Trump reiterated his call for impeaching the judge. John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: Welcome home astronauts
"CBS News Evening" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' return home from space after their trip was extended far past its original plan.
Reporter's Notebook: Economic turbulence
President Trump has promised a little light turbulence. "A little bit of an adjustment period," is what he called it in the joint address to Congress. Consumers are feeling something different. John Dickerson explains.
Is Trump's sweeping firings an abuse of power?
The government must follow certain rules. Not lying is one of them. Two federal judges sent that message to the Trump administration this week when they ordered it to rehire employees fired for what the administration said was poor performance. John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's notebook: The Swiss cheese model
Renowned psychology professor James Reason, who popularized what is known as the Swiss cheese model, has died. Mistakes, Reason theorized, were really a series of vulnerabilities lining up, like a single hole might in a stack of individual slices of Swiss cheese. John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Fireside chats
Late President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat on this day in 1933 to an audience of approximately 60 million, setting the standard for a leader's obligation to explain himself. John Dickerson explains.
"Animal spirits" and the stock market
When the market crashed earlier this week, a White House adviser said, "We're seeing a strong divergence between animal spirits of the stock market and what we're actually seeing unfold from businesses." But what does the "animal spirits" remark mean, and how is it evolving? John Dickerson explains.
"Bloody Sunday" and hope found in despair
Exactly 60 years ago, John Lewis was among hundreds of peaceful protesters who were crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, when they were met by brutal police violence. What gave him the courage to stand there in the face of a beating that would crack his skull? John Dickerson got the answer 50 years later.
Video Game Hall of Fame nominees announced
The nominees for the World Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, and the range of inductees spans nearly 50 years, which is a little bit like judging "Citizen Kane" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once" all at once. John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: Economic warning signs
President Trump has often been able to defy political gravity. Will that be true when it comes to the economy? John Dickerson gives his take.
Reporter's Notebook: March 4 political speeches
March 4 is a perfect day for a political speech. John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The importance of reading
Read Across America Day coincides with Dr. Seuss's birthday. Though designed for children, the day does what most of Seuss' works do: remind adults of what is important in their lives of constant distraction. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson discusses.
Who took mystery photos of 1960s San Francisco?
A Bay area photographer is raising money to find the photographer behind a trove of photographs from San Francisco in the 1960s, capturing cultural icons like Muhammed Ali, Janis Joplin and Alan Ginsburg. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
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AI is making online shopping scams harder to spot
Malicious sites are on the rise and thanks to AI, it's almost impossible to tell the difference.
2 service members sent to southern border killed, 3rd hurt in vehicle accident
Two service members deployed to the U.S. southern border are dead and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military says.
Trump's would-be assassin Ryan Routh can hire expert to check rifle
Ryan Routh — who was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump last September — can hire an expert to examine the rifle recovered from the scene, a judge ruled.
Protester tased at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was interrupted by protesters within minutes of starting a town hall Tuesday, leading to three arrests.
Americans keep building in floodplains, repeating "sad story" over and over
Americans living in floodplains may be offered buyouts, but they don't always take them.
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Trump orders critical minerals probe that could lead to new tariffs
President Trump has ordered a probe that may result in tariffs on critical minerals, rare-earth metals and associated products such as smartphones.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg pushes back against FTC claims on Day 2 of trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.
Tariffs will slam car sales and production, analysts say
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.
Deadline to claim $1,400 stimulus check is today. Here's what to know.
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 to provide free Wi-Fi to some passengers
American Airlines said free Wi-Fi will be available to AAdvantage loyalty members through a partnership with AT&T.
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Trump orders critical minerals probe that could lead to new tariffs
President Trump has ordered a probe that may result in tariffs on critical minerals, rare-earth metals and associated products such as smartphones.
2 service members sent to southern border killed, 3rd hurt in vehicle accident
Two service members deployed to the U.S. southern border are dead and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military says.
JD Vance offers a message to Europe in interview with U.K. outlet
Vice President JD Vance offered a British news outlet some explanation of the Trump administration's approach to European security, the Ukraine war, and trade.
Vice President JD Vance, Usha Vance to visit Italy and India
Vice President JD Vance is not expected to take part in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program.
Trump's would-be assassin Ryan Routh can hire expert to check rifle
Ryan Routh — who was charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump last September — can hire an expert to examine the rifle recovered from the scene, a judge ruled.
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Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
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."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
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Kenya accuses 4 men of trying to smuggle out thousands of live ants
Kenyan authorities say alleged ant smugglers represent "a shift in trafficking trends - from iconic large mammals to lesser-known yet ecologically critical species."
U.S. charges leaders of ruthless Mexico cartel, offers $8 million reward
The U.S. is offering rewards of up to $8 million for information that could lead to the arrests of the leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.
Doctor with "lust for murder" charged with killing 15 patients
Prosecutors said they charged a Berlin doctor with the murder of 15 patients, alleging he acted out of a "lust" for killing.
U.K. Supreme Court issues key ruling on gender definition
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
JD Vance offers a message to Europe in interview with U.K. outlet
Vice President JD Vance offered a British news outlet some explanation of the Trump administration's approach to European security, the Ukraine war, and trade.
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Game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Bodycam footage from Hackman home released
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.
New documentary looks at the Carter family
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.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
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.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
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.
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AI is making online shopping scams harder to spot
Malicious sites are on the rise and thanks to AI, it's almost impossible to tell the difference.
AI-generated lawyer makes waves in New York
The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent for Americans and now we're seeing its use in some U.S. courtrooms. In New York, a man named Jerome Dewald appeared before the state's Supreme Court and submitted a video that featured an AI-generated avatar to deliver an argument on his behalf. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has analysis.
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.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at trial
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.
Zuckerberg back on stand for antitrust trial
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.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
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?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Kenya accuses 4 men of trying to smuggle out thousands of live ants
Kenyan authorities say alleged ant smugglers represent "a shift in trafficking trends - from iconic large mammals to lesser-known yet ecologically critical species."
U.S. charges leaders of ruthless Mexico cartel, offers $8 million reward
The U.S. is offering rewards of up to $8 million for information that could lead to the arrests of the leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.
Doctor with "lust for murder" charged with killing 15 patients
Prosecutors said they charged a Berlin doctor with the murder of 15 patients, alleging he acted out of a "lust" for killing.
U.S. pastor abducted in South Africa rescued in shootout, authorities say
Josh Sullivan, a U.S. pastor kidnapped at gunpoint while delivering a sermon in his church in South Africa Thursday evening has been rescued in a shootout that left three suspects dead, authorities say.
Read first statement of Conn. man allegedly held captive for 20 years
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
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Gayle King on how space flight changed her
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 reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"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.
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"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.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
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.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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AI-generated lawyer makes waves in New York
The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent for Americans and now we're seeing its use in some U.S. courtrooms. In New York, a man named Jerome Dewald appeared before the state's Supreme Court and submitted a video that featured an AI-generated avatar to deliver an argument on his behalf. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has analysis.
China halts U.S. Boeing deliveries, report says
China's government has reportedly ordered its domestic airlines to stop accepting deliveries of Boeing jets and to halt purchases of aircraft parts from the U.S., according to a Bloomberg News report. The move comes as trade tensions escalate between China and the U.S. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
Trump freezes funds to Harvard University
The Trump administration is freezing billions of dollars in grants to Harvard after the university refused to comply with the White House's demands. CBS News' Nikki Battiste and Weijia Jiang have the details.
Reporter's Notebook: Human rights abuses
The State Department's most recent human rights report for El Salvador from 2023 outlines several significant abuses. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson looks at how, in the case of Kilmar Abrego García, the very practices the U.S. condemned in El Salvador were used by the United States.
Homelessness on the rise in America
Homelessness in America is at a record high with more than 770,000 unhoused Americans in 2024. Shelter service agencies say the number of working homeless is growing too. It's a symptom of what's being called "the affordability crisis." Brian Goldstone, author of "There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America," discusses the issue.