2/23: CBS News Weekender
Elaine Quijano reports on a verdict in the NRA civil corruption trial, a moon lander on its side, and a balloon spotted flying over the United States.
The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft was a big night for offensive players throughout the league. Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz, NFL editor at USA Today Sports, joins CBS News to break it down.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
This week an Oklahoma father of two became the latest American tourist to be detained under a new firearm law in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos. The arrest comes as a Virginia man faces up to 12 years in prison after airport security allegedly found ammunition in his carry-on bag earlier this month. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a three-day trip to China this week, meeting with his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping on Friday. Trade and national security were among the topics of discussion. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
First lady Jill Biden traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Friday for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation's annual First Ladies Luncheon. The event marked Betty Ford's 50th anniversary as a first lady. Anita McBride, former chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush, joins CBS News to reflect on the historic role of the president's spouse.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior officials in Beijing on Friday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
Negotiations continue between Columbia University and pro-Palestinian student protesters as another deadline for demonstrators to disperse comes and goes. CBS News' Michael George and Lilia Luciano have the latest.
More witnesses took the stand Friday in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, including Trump's former executive assistant of more than 30 years and a banker involved in Michael Cohen's payment to Stormy Daniels. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn, Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman have more from the court.
In 2019, prosecutors charged a Florida man with killing his brother, father and mother so he could steal $200,000 to spend on a model from Bulgaria who he met online. A new Paramount+ docuseries, "CTRL+ALT+DESIRE," investigates the triple murder. Director Colin Archdeacon joins CBS News to discuss the making of the series.
U.S. officials say Israel launched a small number of missiles at Iran on Friday in retaliation for Iran's missile attack against Israel last week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa was found dead in her home on Thursday, according to her representative. She first rose to fame after finishing ninth on the fifth season of "American Idol."
Iranian officials are downplaying an early Friday Israeli military strike near the city of Isfahan in central Iran. CBS News' Debora Patta and Weijia Jiang have more.
Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," at midnight Eastern on Friday, but the excitement didn't end there. The pop star surprised fans with an additional 15 tracks two hours later. Steven Sullivan, a longtime fan with a heavily-followed Taylor Swift TikTok account, joins CBS News to share his thoughts on the record.
Millions of Jewish people around the world will observe Passover starting on Monday. But this year, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, there are additional concerns about staying safe during the holiday. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how cities are handling security concerns.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial kicks off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was trying to serve a warrant when the shooting started, police said.
Protesters on Columbia University's campus have occupied Hamilton Hall -- the same building demonstrators took over during anti-Vietnam War protests in 1968.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
Rep. Elise Stefanik sent a letter to the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility calling on it to open an investigation into special counsel Jack Smith.
Walmart said its new store brand Bettergoods is "chef-inspired," and offers dozens of upscale products like plant-based milks.
Clarence Yoder was charged with being under the influence of alcohol, disorderly conduct, and approaching and disturbing wildlife.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial kicks off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
Walmart said its new store brand Bettergoods is "chef-inspired," and offers dozens of upscale products like plant-based milks.
Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Rep. Elise Stefanik sent a letter to the Justice Department's Office of Professional Responsibility calling on it to open an investigation into special counsel Jack Smith.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial kicks off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
It's invasive, harmful and can regenerate from a tiny piece of its body — it's the hammerhead land planarian, and its been increasingly sighted in Ontario.
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
Britain's monarch, King Charles III, had put his official public duties on hold for weeks as he undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
The U.S. is ramping up its chip production while trying to block China from dominating the market.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
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.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
On Monday, the court heard opening statements in the trial of Karen Read, who has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder for the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the defense will cross-examine the first officer who was on scene. Dozens of witnesses are expected to testify.
Social media video appeared to show the suspect trying to hide behind bushes while carrying a long bladed weapon.
Prosecutors say they will not retry George Alan Kelly, an Arizona rancher whose trial in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property ended with a deadlocked jury.
A teenage girl's remains were identified more than 50 years after her murder using DNA from the mother of a woman killed on 9/11.
Karen Read's trial for the death of police officer and then-boyfriend John O'Keefe began Monday in Massachusetts. During their opening statements, the prosecution and the defense presented differing theories on how O'Keefe died. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Former President Donald Trump will be back inside a Manhattan courtroom Tuesday as testimony resumes in his criminal trial with banker Gary Farro returning to the stand. Farro worked with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen to open accounts, including one Cohen used to make a "hush money" payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Only on CBS Mornings, Tony Award-winning actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry announced the nominations in six key categories for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
On Monday, the court heard opening statements in the trial of Karen Read, who has pleaded not guilty to second degree murder for the 2022 death of her police officer boyfriend in Massachusetts. On Tuesday, the defense will cross-examine the first officer who was on scene. Dozens of witnesses are expected to testify.
The U.S. is ramping up its chip production while trying to block China from dominating the market.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know as the Federal Reserve is set to meet to discuss interest rates that remain at a 23-year high since last summer.