Activist aims to unseat Senator Susan Collins
Democrats in Maine are fighting to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins. One of them, activist Betsy Sweet, joins CBSN to weigh in on the race and what's driving her campaign.
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Vaccine law on the ballot in Maine
WGME reports Maine voters will decide in a referendum in March whether to uphold stronger vaccine requirements for children. CBS affiliate WGME-TV reports.
Susan Collins explains her vote to acquit Trump
Collins spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell Tuesday, before a speech on the Senate floor.
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Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
U.S. planning to pull all troops from Syria, sources say
The U.S. is planning to withdraw its remaining 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, U.S. officials told CBS News, ending a roughly decade-long presence there.
Months before death by suicide, aide texted she had an affair with congressman
Regina Santos-Aviles told a colleague in a text message months before her death that she had an affair with Gonzales.
Les Wexner, longtime Epstein benefactor, tells Congress he was "duped"
Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner testified before a House committee Wednesday as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Democratic lawmakers ask watchdogs to probe ex-lobbyists serving in Trump admin.
Four congressional Democrats are asking inspectors general to probe whether ex-lobbyists in the administration broke ethics rules to benefit former clients.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
Trump blames D.C., Maryland and Virginia for massive Potomac River sewage spill
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Man arrested running toward Capitol with shotgun, police say
U.S. Capitol Police that the individual was in custody and that there did not appear to be other suspects or an ongoing threat.
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U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say
The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.
Hillary Clinton alleges Epstein files "cover-up" by Trump administration
"There's something about this administration's attitude toward this, which I think really leads us to conclude they have something to hide," she told the BBC.
Tricia McLaughlin, top Homeland Security spokeswoman, leaving her post
Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's top spokeswoman, is leaving her post next week.
Trump honors Jesse Jackson as "force of nature"
President Trump and the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, knew each other for decades.
Democrats make counteroffer on ICE reforms as DHS shutdown continues
Democrats made their counteroffer on overhauling immigration enforcement on Monday, the latest step in talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Iran calls talks with U.S. "more constructive" as Trump's threat looms
Iran and the U.S. traded threats and warnings even as negotiators sat down to discuss a deal to avert a war, but Tehran says "we now have a clearer path ahead."
Jesse Jackson remembered as "a role model for a generation"
Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter Bernice King shared a photo on social media of Jackson and King and wrote, "Both ancestors now..."
Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader who ran for president, dies at age 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
They didn't just ignore audit warnings — California lawmakers quietly killed dozens of audit-backed bills
State lawmakers are promising accountability after a CBS News California investigation found they failed to enact three out of four state audit recommendations. CBS News California built an audit accountability tracker to help.
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Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
Reese's family member criticizes Hershey for "quietly replacing" ingredients
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
Ilia Malinin reflects on Olympic experience: "You learn a lot more from failure"
Star figure skater Ilia Malinin stressed he was focused on moving forward and continuing to push the boundaries of the sport.
Lake Erie shipwreck identified in area where explorer died while diving
The wreck of the stone-hauling vessel is in the same area where the founder of the Cleveland Underwater Explorers died in 2024.
Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
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Reese's family member criticizes Hershey for "quietly replacing" ingredients
Brad Reese claims Hershey is cutting costs by relying on cheaper ingredients, risking the Reese's brand.
Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Judge: Lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings has "no meat on its bones"
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
Tesla robotaxis involved in 14 crashes since launching in Austin, Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the electric vehicle maker plans this year to greatly expand its self-driving taxi business.
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Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
U.S. planning to pull all troops from Syria, sources say
The U.S. is planning to withdraw its remaining 1,000 troops from Syria over the next two months, U.S. officials told CBS News, ending a roughly decade-long presence there.
Months before death by suicide, aide texted she had an affair with congressman
Regina Santos-Aviles told a colleague in a text message months before her death that she had an affair with Gonzales.
Les Wexner, longtime Epstein benefactor, tells Congress he was "duped"
Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner testified before a House committee Wednesday as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Democratic lawmakers ask watchdogs to probe ex-lobbyists serving in Trump admin.
Four congressional Democrats are asking inspectors general to probe whether ex-lobbyists in the administration broke ethics rules to benefit former clients.
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Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
FDA investigating Salmonella outbreak connected to moringa powder
Rosabella-brand moringa capsules could be linked to Salmonella cases in seven U.S. states, health officials said.
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform, TrumpRx, isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
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Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decision yet
Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.
Ukraine protests as Russians cleared to fly their flag at Paralympics
Ukraine calls a decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2026 Paralympics under their nations' flags, "disappointing and outrageous."
4th alleged rape victim testifies against Norway princess's son
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out.
Zelenskyy says Putin playing for time as U.S.-brokered talks wrap up
U.S.-brokered Ukraine-Russia peace talks wrap up with little to show, and Zelenskyy accusing Moscow of playing for time
What is ski mountaineering? More on the sport making its Olympic debut
Ski mountaineering is new to the Olympics, but it's actually one of the oldest forms of skiing. Here's more on the treacherous sport that pushes athletes to their limits.
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From the archives: Robert Duvall
Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Feb. 15, 2026 at the age of 95. In this June 25, 2006 "Sunday Morning" profile, the star of such classics as "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now," and the TV miniseries "Lonesome Dove" talked with Rita Braver about his career, including the early days hanging out with Gene Hackman and Dustin Hoffman; his Oscar-winning performance as a country singer in "Tender Mercies"; and his love of westerns. He even gave a visiting reporter an impromptu tango lesson.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper to depart "60 Minutes" at end of season
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95
Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall died on Sunday at the age of 95. Duvall starred in classics like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." Vladimir Duthiers looks back at his career.
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Mark Zuckerberg's team scolded in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his social media company in court on Wednesday against allegations that it's designed its apps to be addictive and harmful to children. CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the trial, and technology journalist Jacob Ward has more details.
Zuckerberg testifies in landmark trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is testifying in a landmark social media addiction trial on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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.
Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
Zuckerberg taking the stand at trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand at a landmark trial on the effects of social media. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
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Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says
Authorities haven't named a suspect or person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as the search continued for a third week.
Latest details in Nancy Guthrie case
DNA on gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home did not match any in the FBI's database, the agency said, but investigators are still focusing on possible evidence as the search for "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother continues. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
4th alleged rape victim testifies against Norway princess's son
Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they were asleep or had passed out.
Zuckerberg taking the stand at trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand at a landmark trial on the effects of social media. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Focus on evidence in Nancy Guthrie search
Officials are still searching for a DNA match from a sample collected after a pair of gloves was found near Nancy Guthrie's home. This comes as the FBI probes gun purchases in the Tucson, Arizona, area. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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Fresh crew arrives at International Space Station to boost numbers back to 7
The Crew 12 docking came one month after a previous crew had to return to Earth early due to a medical issue.
SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
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Mark Zuckerberg's team scolded in court
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his social media company in court on Wednesday against allegations that it's designed its apps to be addictive and harmful to children. CBS News' Carter Evans reports on the trial, and technology journalist Jacob Ward has more details.
Trump hosts Black History Month event
President Trump held an event at the White House on Wednesday honoring Black History Month. Mr. Trump expressed his condolences to the family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84.
8 skiers found dead, 1 missing after avalanche
Crews found the bodies of eight skiers on Wednesday after an avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe. One remains unaccounted for.
Ilia Malinin on Winter Olympics experience
Team USA's figure skater Ilia Malinin, who is best known as the "Quad God" for his signature quadruple axel, is reacting to his performance during the 2026 Winter Olympics free skate competition. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady caught up with Malinin in Italy.
Les Wexner to testify in Epstein probe
Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner is set to testify Wednesday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.