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Are Trump and Netanyahu showing signs of division?
President Trump is pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strike a hostage deal and end the war in Gaza. The push comes as Israel intensifies airstrikes in Khan Younis. Debora Patta reports.
Reporter's Notebook: Gen Z and distraction
81% of Gen Z wish it were easier to disconnect from their digital devices, according to a new Harris poll. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson discusses.
What does it mean to have good character?
What does it take to have character and the qualities needed to build a blueprint for living a life with purpose? Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, author of the new book "On Character," joins to discuss.
Inside fight to end homelessness in Kansas City
The number of homeless people in the U.S. is growing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that the number of unhoused Americans rose 18% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Ian Lee reports on the effort to end the chronic problem in Kansas City.
Aid at risk for kids whose parents face addiction
A new study reports that nearly 19 million children in the U.S. are living with at least one parent struggling with substance use. And it comes at a time when key mental health and addiction services are facing significant federal budget cuts. Dr. Celine Gounder has more.
U.S. ends protections for Afghan refugees
The Department of Homeland Security has ended a policy that allowed individuals from Afghanistan to remain in the United States as long as their home country was considered unsafe. But advocates for the thousands of Afghan refugees who fled to the U.S. after the chaotic withdrawal in 2021 warn that many of them could face targeted threats if forced to return. Nicole Sganga has more.
What to know about GOP's $4 trillion budget plan
Republicans are unveiling the details of their roughly $4 trillion budget bill. The challenge is finding consensus on the $1.5 trillion in spending cuts. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Celtics' Tatum injured as Mavs land No. 1 pick
Jayson Tatum's injury leaves the Boston Celtics on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery and a chance to take phenom Cooper Flagg.
Colorado coal town revitalizing itself through art
Trinidad used to be the capital of southern Colorado coal. After that went away, bleak times followed. But an art booming is slowly turning things around. Mark Strassmann reports.
Pete Rose, others reinstated by MLB
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were reinstated by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, making both eligible for the sport's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Jim Axelrod has details.
Why Trump is eyeing a luxury jet from Qatar
The royal family of Qatar is donating a $400 million jumbo jet for President Trump's exclusive use as a presidential plane. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Behind Trump's focus on deals during Saudi visit
President Trump delivered remarks at a U.S.-Saudi investment summit as the White House announced a $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia, including what it touted as the "largest defense sales agreement in history." Weijia Jiang reports.
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Kansas City tries a different tack to address its homeless crisis
Kansas City's homeless prevention coordinator is working to direct churches, aid organizations and shelters to align their resources in an effort to get people a place to stay while supporting their needs.
Coal's disappearance left Main Street empty. Artists saw a blank canvas.
Trinidad, Colorado, a former coal town, has sought to revitalize its economy by appealing to artists.
Proposed NOAA cuts threaten decades-long CO2 data collection: Scientist
Charles David Keeling first documented how the gas buildup in the atmosphere contributes to the warming planet. His son says proposed cuts to NOAA threaten critical scientific research.
Inside the first U.S. medical school incorporating AI into its program
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI into its doctor training program.
The EPA didn't release its annual U.S. greenhouse gas report, but we got the data
The Environmental Defense Fund published the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks after filing a Freedom of Information Act request last month.
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Colorado coal town revitalizing itself through art
Trinidad used to be the capital of southern Colorado coal. After that went away, bleak times followed. But an art booming is slowly turning things around. Mark Strassmann reports.
Medical school fully embraces AI for students
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives -- whether in the office or the classroom. Tom Hanson reports on one medical school that has become the first in the nation to incorporate AI fully into its doctor training program.
What's at risk if greenhouse gas tracking stops
Cuts to a critical carbon-monitoring program could erase decades of insight into Earth's warming atmosphere. David Schechter has more.
Coal miners lose screenings after Trump cuts
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have gutted crucial programs affecting millions of workers across the U.S. Jericka Duncan reports on how they're affecting coal miners in West Virginia.
Revisiting a 9-year-old tornado survivor
River Garrett's family survived a deadly tornado in May 2024, but their ranch in northern Oklahoma was leveled. Dave Malkoff went back one year later.
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West Virginia couple overcome tragedy to give foster children hope
When Kari and Bill Cox of Culloden, West Virginia, lost their daughter to a car crash, they thought they would never adopt again. But a discovery while going through their late daughter's things changed everything.
Michigan town comes together to help one of their own move a mountain of books
When Michelle Tuplin decided to relocate her bookstore to larger space, she had no idea how she would transport about 9,000 books, until she found her own literary heroes.
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.
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Reporter's Notebook: Gen Z and distraction
81% of Gen Z wish it were easier to disconnect from their digital devices, according to a new Harris poll. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson discusses.
Reporter's Notebook: Real cost of Medicaid cuts
In rural towns across the U.S., providers warn Medicaid cuts won't just trim budgets -- they'll leave communities without care. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: What we owe to mothers
Mothers shape us in ways we don't always see. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson reflects.
Reporter's Notebook: Shared hope for new pope
The new pope had a lot to answer for before he even opened his mouth. But before that, something took hold in the rush to St. Peter's Square. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: Who pays for tariffs?
As officials debate who pays for tariffs, small business owners say the answer is on their import bill. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: When a copper wire fails
A single aging copper wire knocked out Newark airport's air traffic control system for 90 seconds. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explores what the moment reveals about U.S. governance.
Reporter's Notebook: Living up to a calling
An AI-generated image of President Trump dressed as the pope sparked backlash. But the real question isn't about clothing -- it's about commitment. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson gives his take.
Reporter's Notebook: Reading to your children
New research shows fewer than half of parents find it fun to read aloud to their children. But reading aloud is one of the sacred, analog rituals of parenting. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: Importance of community
As traditional support networks fade, new grads are feeling more isolated than ever. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson gives his take on the importance of human connection in an increasingly isolated world.
Reporter's Notebook: Tariffs echo COVID
Rising import costs are squeezing small businesses. Many say it feels just like the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The Dachau violin
Built in secret at the Dachau concentration camp, a violin became a symbol of survival, resistance and hope. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump's first 100 days
The polls are out for President Trump's first 100 days — and they tell a reverse Goldilocks story. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Earth Day perspective
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.
Reporter's Notebook: Pope Francis and acceptance
In his embrace of a man with a genetic disorder, Pope Francis offers a lesson in acceptance. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has the story.
Reporter's Notebook: A reminder to look up
It's bleak to imagine a future that's cynical, automated and deeply alone. So what's the cure? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
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Olivia and Liam hold onto top spots for most popular baby names in 2024
The comprehensive baby names list in the U.S. is issued annually by the Social Security Administration.
Former clerk in Alex Murdaugh murder trial arrested
Rebecca Hill, a former clerk who worked on the Alex Murdaugh murder trial, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges for crimes allegedly committed while working as a county official.
House Democrat backs off rogue attempt to force Trump impeachment vote
Democratic leadership opposed the impeachment effort by Rep. Shri Thanedar, calling it a distraction.
Uber introduces new bus-like "Route Share" feature for commuters
A new Uber service will operate shuttles in select cities along set routes, offering pickups every 20 minutes.
Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving cars prone to hitting road barriers
Faulty software caused the autonomous vehicles to crash into chains, gates and other roadway barriers, safety regulators found.
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Uber introduces new bus-like "Route Share" feature for commuters
A new Uber service will operate shuttles in select cities along set routes, offering pickups every 20 minutes.
Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving cars prone to hitting road barriers
Faulty software caused the autonomous vehicles to crash into chains, gates and other roadway barriers, safety regulators found.
Kroger customers overcharged for items on sale, Consumer Reports finds
Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.
GOP bill proposes new tax cuts. Here's how it could impact your money.
A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.
Toymaker says China tariff cut means "there's going to be a Christmas"
Jesusdoll.com CEO David Mauro said his toy company is racing to import inventory from China after the U.S. eased tariffs for 90 days.
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House Democrat backs off rogue attempt to force Trump impeachment vote
Democratic leadership opposed the impeachment effort by Rep. Shri Thanedar, calling it a distraction.
Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here's why Biden never did it.
President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order.
Trump's tariffs could face long odds before Supreme Court he reshaped
Challenges to President Trump's use of emergency power to impose sweeping tariffs cite legal doctrines that have been embraced by the conservative Supreme Court justices.
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Senate Democrats to hold hearings on mass terminations at HHS
The widespread terminations at the Department of Health and Human Services have drawn questions about the functioning of key health programs.
Judge orders release of Georgetown academic accused of Hamas ties
Badar Khan Suri is an Indian national and postdoctoral associate who is married to a U.S. citizen whose father was a government official in Gaza.
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Trump wants drug price caps tied to foreign nations. Here's why Biden never did it.
President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order.
RFK Jr. says people shouldn't take his medical advice
"My opinions about vaccines are irrelevant," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during the House hearing.
Why are American drug costs so high?
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that will attempt to bring the down the cost of some drugs in the United States — but why are drugs so high to begin with?
Men more likely to die of "broken heart syndrome," study finds
The heart condition, formally known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is associated with stressful events, such as the death of a loved one.
Overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still above pre-pandemic levels
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
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Over 200 tons of illegal e-waste from U.S. found in Thailand
Thai officials said they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States in 10 large containers at the port of Bangkok.
Trump says Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon" but adds he wants to "make a deal"
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CBS News that he anticipates a deal with Iran by the end of the year, calling it a "very active dialogue in all of my travels in the Middle East."
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
Ex-world champion cyclist avoids jail over death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis was arrested after his wife, Melissa Hoskins, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home on Dec. 30, 2023.
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid falling sales
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
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Gene Simmons reveals moment iconic KISS song was born
KISS' Gene Simmons tells "CBS Mornings" about the road that led him to rock and roll and where the band's 1975 hit started.
Gene Simmons on family, fame
KISS legend Gene Simmons shares how his mother's strength as a single immigrant parent shaped his life and how the band created some of its biggest rock anthems.
At Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, Cassie Ventura accuses Combs of raping her in 2018
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Robert Benton, prolific filmmaker known for "Bonnie and Clyde," dies at 92
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
Weezer bassist's wife shot by LAPD officers pleads not guilty to charges in Eagle Rock shooting
Shriner is due back in court on June 18, according to prosecutors.
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How to clean up your digital footprint
Old accounts and forgotten photos can make you a target. CBS News Confirmed's Alex Clark shares how to delete your data and stay safe as internet scams reach a record $16.6 billion in losses.
Why are Trump, Musk in Saudi Arabia?
President Trump is in Saudi Arabia where his administration is looking to boost diplomatic ties through economic investment. CBS News reporter Taurean Small has the details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Big Tech stocks rise with CEOs in Saudi Arabia
The Dow Jones dipped on Tuesday, but Big Tech stocks saw gains as CEOs joined President Trump on his trip to Saudi Arabia. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Microsoft to lay off 6,000 employees in cost-cutting move
The layoffs, impacting all levels at the company, come as the tech giant continues to post strong sales and profits.
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Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
Some U.S. cities are sinking, study finds
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck
The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time.
15 years after BP oil spill, Louisiana coast marine recovery still ongoing
In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf.
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New Jersey teen escapes years of alleged captivity, abuse
A couple in New Jersey has been arrested after they allegedly abused and confined a child in their home since 2018.
Ex-world champion cyclist avoids jail over death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis was arrested after his wife, Melissa Hoskins, was struck by his vehicle in front of their home on Dec. 30, 2023.
Mich. man accused of planning mass shooting at military base for ISIS
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, of Melvindale, Michigan, was arrested Wednesday.
Cassie Ventura at "Diddy" trial
Singer Cassie Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend, is back on the stand after testifying at his sex trafficking trial about her relationship with the disgraced music mogul. Her graphic testimony lays out a story of violence and abuse. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
At Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, Cassie Ventura accuses Combs of raping her in 2018
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
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Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Soviet-era spacecraft plunges back to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Soviet spacecraft plunging back to Earth
A Soviet-era spacecraft that was meant to land on Venus in 1972 is plunging back to Earth. Marlon Sorge, an executive director at The Aerospace Corporation, joins CBS News with what to expect.
Soviet spacecraft is plunging back to Earth 53 years after launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft meant to land on Venus a half century ago is expected to plunge uncontrolled back to Earth within days.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"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.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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.
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.
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Buttigieg: Biden 2024 bid "maybe" hurt Dems
During an appearance in Iowa on Tuesday night, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that Democrats may have won in November if former President Joe Biden had not sought reelection. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has the details. Then, Politico White House reporters Sophia Cai and Jake Traylor join to unpack speculation about Democrats' 2028 presidential bids.
Where House GOP remains at odds over budget
It took the House Ways and Means Committee 17 hours to advance the tax portion of President Trump's economic agenda along party lines, but Republicans remain divided. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports. Then, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler of New York joins to discuss his stance on deductions for state and local taxes.
Day 2 takeaways from Trump's Middle East trip
President Trump announced a $200 billion Boeing deal with Qatar while visiting the country on Wednesday as part of his four-day tour of the Middle East. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins with analysis.
RFK Jr.: People shouldn't take my medical advice
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a House hearing on Wednesday that he doesn't think people should be taking medical advice from him. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin has more from RFK Jr.'s day on Capitol Hill.
FDA taking kids' fluoride off the market
President Trump's Food and Drug Administration is moving to take kids' fluoride off the market, citing concerns about effects on gut microbiome, thyroid disorders, weight gain and decreased IQ. Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBS News to discuss the development.