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April Fools pranks from history
"CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois share two memorable April Fools pranks from history.
How Baltimore is reducing violence on the streets
For years, Baltimore was a poster child for big-city crime. Now, it's becoming the model for a turnaround. Nicole Valdes reports on a city-run program that is tapping into the expertise of people who used to perpetrate it.
How inflation is changing Americans' dining habits
Hooters is the latest casual restaurant chain to file for bankruptcy. Inflation has Americans changing their dining habits. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump's "Liberation Day"
The White House calls new tariffs a path to economic liberation, but shifting justifications raise questions about their true impact. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Nevada community fighting against solar farms
The Trump administration has frozen or outright ended a number of alternative energy projects, like offshore wind farm permits. But a massive solar farm project in Nevada is still moving forward. Andres Guitierrez reports some local residents worry it could cast a shadow on other economic development.
What's next for man deported in error
The Trump administration admitted in a court filing Monday that an "administrative error" and an "oversight" resulted in a Salvadoran man's deportation and imprisonment in a supermax prison in El Salvador. Jessica Levinson has analysis.
China conducts military drills around Taiwan
China is calling its aggressive show of naval force off the coast of Taiwan a "stern warning" against any move by the southeast Asian island to seek independence. Ramy Inocencio reports on the rising tensions.
Former HHS secretary "horrified" by health cuts
The Trump administration's restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services came in the form of widespread job termination emails at the Food and Drug Administration and the CDC. CBS News has learned the cuts include senior leaders and staff focused on HIV prevention, reproductive health and respiratory diseases. Former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joins to discuss.
What to expect in Trump's tariff announcement
President Trump is set to announce his long-promised mass tariffs. The White House says the president is still working on the final details but did say they would be effective immediately. Erica Brown has more.
Former CDC director reacts to Trump's health cuts
The mass firing of workers at federal health agencies is underway. Thousands of jobs are being cut within the Department of Health and Human Services, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Former CDC director Tom Frieden joins to discuss the impact.
Tariffs push Chinese firms to seek new markets
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better. Anna Coren reports.
Lawyer says man deported in error is not in a gang
The Trump administration admitted in a court filing Monday that an "administrative error" and an "oversight" resulted in a Salvadoran man's deportation and imprisonment in a supermax prison in El Salvador. Nancy Cordes spoke to his lawyer about the ordeal.
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How people with criminal records are working to reduce violence in cities
Baltimore officials credit the different approach to crime prevention with a drastic reduction in gun violence over the past six years.
Nevada community hopes Trump will slow expansion of solar farms in their area
The Federal Bureau of Land Management greenlit seven massive solar projects that, combined, would cover an area about the size of Las Vegas.
Can Trump's trade war with China correct years of imbalance?
As Trump's tariffs push Chinese businesses to seek new markets, one expert says the trade war is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Georgia community fights rail company trying to use eminent domain
Mark and Janet Smith have been leading a coalition opposing a rail company's plan to carve through private property with four and a half miles of new track.
North Carolina radio station critical in Hurricane Helene recovery
Even the most well-organized relief efforts are only as effective as the number of people who know about them.
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How Baltimore is reducing violence on the streets
For years, Baltimore was a poster child for big-city crime. Now, it's becoming the model for a turnaround. Nicole Valdes reports on a city-run program that is tapping into the expertise of people who used to perpetrate it.
North Carolina radio station aiding Helene relief
After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, a couple of radio broadcasters played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Now, six months later, they have taken on a new role in the recovery. Skyler Henry reports.
Eye on America: Retirement planning
In New York, we learn what workers in their 40s can do to still contribute to their retirement plans, even when life starts getting in the way. And in Missouri and Oregon, we see how the rising popularity of women's pro sports is having a halo effect on other business ventures. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Lessons from a former MLB player on youth sports
When Paul Deines and his son Tanner head to the baseball diamond, they're no longer playing just to win. But it wasn't always that way. Elizabeth Cook has their story.
Coast Guard officers responded to 2 big disasters
Dozens of Coast Guard members were involved in the response for both the collapse of the Key Bridge and the mid-air collision in the Potomac River. Nicole Sganga 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: Trump's "Liberation Day"
The White House calls new tariffs a path to economic liberation, but shifting justifications raise questions about their true impact. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: When history meets politics
Last week, President Trump signed an executive order calling for "sanity and truth" in American history, directing the Smithsonian and national landmarks to present it in a favorable light. Can history be simultaneously sane, true, and positive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson gives his take.
Reporter's Notebook: Defense secretary feared leak
Trump administration officials have tried to downplay the seriousness of group texts inadvertently shared with Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth even suggesting the story is a hoax. But the messages themselves reveal internal concerns about the risk of leaks. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Cost of skipping safeguards
Two-factor authentication can be annoying but is also important -- whether it's protecting email or the principles of democracy. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson contemplates the consequences of forgoing safeguards.
Reporter's Notebook: Patrick Henry's warning
Founding father Patrick Henry opposed the Constitution with the passion he once used to ignite revolution -- this time, fearing the presidency itself could become an absolute tyranny. John Dickerson explains.
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.
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Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Mom, 3 kids detained by ICE in operation that N.Y. gov. calls "just plain cruel"
A mother and her three children were detained last month in an immigration operation in northern New York state near the U.S.-Canada border, according to an immigrant advocacy group.
Takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections
Here are the takeaways from a liberal's victory in Wisconsin and GOP wins in Florida races to succeed Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz in Tuesday's elections.
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data
23andMe collected information from survey questions about personal health and beyond, such as drinking habits and risk tolerance.
Senate Democrats to force vote to block Canada tariffs
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products are set to take effect.
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Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Trump considering announcing "External Revenue Service," sources say
President Trump has previously described the "External Revenue Service" as an arm of government "to collect tariffs, duties, and all revenue that come from foreign sources."
23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data
23andMe collected information from survey questions about personal health and beyond, such as drinking habits and risk tolerance.
Millions of Americans still without a Real ID as deadline nears
After several lengthy delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is May 7, which will be needed to get into federal buildings and through airport security.
Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
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Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Takeaways from the Wisconsin and Florida elections
Here are the takeaways from a liberal's victory in Wisconsin and GOP wins in Florida races to succeed Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz in Tuesday's elections.
Trump considering announcing "External Revenue Service," sources say
President Trump has previously described the "External Revenue Service" as an arm of government "to collect tariffs, duties, and all revenue that come from foreign sources."
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian negotiator at White House
Kirill Dmitriev is the first Russian official to visit the White House since the first Trump administration.
Senate Democrats to force vote to block Canada tariffs
The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a measure aimed at blocking tariffs on Canadian products are set to take effect.
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Tony's Chocolonely recalls chocolate bars after reports of stones
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
Why experts say you should travel with a carbon monoxide detector
Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Here's what to know about traveling with a detector.
How one community is fighting rising syphilis infections
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.
RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records transparency teams
It is unclear what will happen to hundreds of pending requests for public information as the health agencies slash staff.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian negotiator at White House
Kirill Dmitriev is the first Russian official to visit the White House since the first Trump administration.
Daughter of convicted French rapist calls for investigation into alleged abuse
Caroline Darian, whose father was sentenced for drugging and raping her mother, has filed a police complaint alleging Dominique Pelicot also abused her.
84-year-old U.K. man dies 5 weeks after attack by banned XL bully dog
A U.K. family says their "dad, grandad and great grandad" succumbed to injuries sustained in an attack by an American XL bully dog about a year after the breed was banned.
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From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian."
Paddy Considine on "MobLand"
Paddy Considine talks about starring in Guy Ritchie's latest action-packed series "MobLand," playing the son of a powerful crime boss caught in a turf war alongside a star-studded cast.
Max Thieriot on season 3 of "Fire Country"
Max Thieriot plays Bode Donovan, a former inmate navigating a new life as a firefighter in season 3 of the CBS drama, "Fire Country." He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the inspiration behind the role and the real-life program that shaped the story.
Actor Val Kilmer dies at 65
Hollywood icon Val Kilmer died Tuesday of pneumonia at 65 years old. The actor was known for his roles in movies like "Top Gun," "Batman Forever" and "The Doors." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers looks back on his life and legacy.
Val Kilmer, actor known for "The Doors" and "Tombstone," dies at 65
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
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.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.
23 more women come forward after London PhD student convicted of rapes
London police say convicted serial rapist Zhenhao Zou may have targeted over 50 other women, and almost two dozen have come forward already.
DOJ seeks death penalty in Mangione case
Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice will seek the death penalty in the case against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
Williams and Wilmore reflect on space odyssey
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams addressed the media for the first time Monday since returning to Earth almost two weeks ago. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore are adjusting to life back on Earth after spending more than nine unplanned months in space. The astronauts discussed their science mission at a news conference on Monday from the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn joins CBS News to unpack the pair's comments.
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The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
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From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian."
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Cory Booker's historic speech
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker completed the longest speech on the Senate floor after spending more than 25 hours slamming President Trump's policies. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
U.S.-Mexico prepares for Trump's tariffs
Companies that do business across the U.S.-Mexico border are preparing for a potential tariffs upheaval after President Trump's announcement. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Latest news on potential TikTok sale
Reports are emerging that President Trump may have some news about a potential sale of TikTok. This comes as the world awaits Mr. Trump's announcement on tariffs. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.