School bus carrying Oklahoma softball team crashes, injuring 8
A school bus carrying an Oklahoma City-area softball team crashed Monday evening, injuring eight people, officials said.
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Oklahoma to require political test for some
Oklahoma is preparing to require public school teaching applicants from New York and California to take a political leanings test. Critics are calling it a "MAGA loyalty test." Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's superintendent of public instruction, put forward the new exam. He joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Oklahoma to test political leanings of teacher applicants from N.Y., Calif.
Oklahoma will require applicants for teacher jobs coming from California and New York to pass an exam the GOP-dominated state's top education official says is designed to safeguard against "radical leftist ideology."
1 dead, 7 wounded in shooting at Juneteenth festival in Tulsa
Police responded to a shooting that broke out at a busy Juneteenth celebration near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. No arrests have been made.
Tornadoes hit the South, snow pummels Midwest
A powerful winter storm has unleashed tornadoes across the South, and left at least 10 people dead. Tornadoes were confirmed in Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. In the Midwest, snow and ice are making conditions downright treacherous. 150 million Americans are under weather alerts. Omar Villafranca reports.
How long is the storm going to last?
Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS Weekend News" with more on what to expect from the deadly winter storm in the coming week.
Possible mass grave found in Tulsa
Scientists in Oklahoma may be close to finding evidence of mass graves linked to one of the worst acts of racial violence in U.S. history. It's true scope was covered up for nearly a century. Omar Villafranca reports.
Possible mass grave from Tulsa race massacre
Scientists in Oklahoma are one step closer to finding possible evidence of mass graves linked to one of the worst incidents of racial violence in history. Researchers in Tulsa used ground-penetrating radar to survey three sites. Omar Villafrana reports.
New evidence of military housing fraud
Amid allegations some military families live with roaches and black mold, a CBS News and Reuters investigation discovered new evidence of potential fraud inside the military’s privatized housing program. A former insider at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas described the practices of falsifying reports in order for a housing contractor to qualify for big bonuses. These allegations are similar to practices at an Oklahoma base that CBS News investigated in June. Omar Villafranca reports.
Woman released from prison time for boyfriend's abuse of children
An Oklahoma woman is free Saturday night after 15 years behind bars for child abuse — abuse that was inflicted on her kids by her boyfriend. Mark Strassmann reports.
2 executions take place in U.S., 2 others are planned this week
Death row inmates are expected to face executions this week in Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma and South Carolina.
Sen. James Lankford says he sees no connection between Pittsburgh shooting, Trump's rhetoric
Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford talks about divisions in the country in the aftermath of Saturday’s deadly shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Oklahoma inmates released
Freedom came early for hundreds of inmates in Oklahoma. It was the largest single mass-release in U.S. history and all had been locked up for low-level crimes. Omar Villafranca reports.
Nature: Autumn in Oklahoma
We leave you this last Sunday Morning of autumn at Beavers Bend State Park in Oklahoma. Videographer: Roy Neher.
Nature: Redbuds
We leave you this Sunday Morning in the pink ... Pink, Oklahoma, that is, where the Redbuds - Oklahoma's state tree - are in bloom. Videographer: Roy Neher.
Oklahoma's top prosecutor says state plans to retry Richard Glossip
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said his office will seek a sentence of life in prison for Richard Glossip.
Rural medical care in crisis
Since 2010, 99 rural hospitals in the United States have closed, leaving residents in isolated communities without access to proper medical or emergency room care. The effects can be deadly, as Lee Cowan discovered meeting with residents in Nevada and Oklahoma who have witnessed their towns' only hospital close. He also visited a hospital in Kansas that took an unusual approach to profitability, and a charity whose international outreach to provide medical care in remote locations has taken a domestic turn.
Work remotely? Then bring your home office to Tulsa, Oklahoma
With countless people working out of their homes, does it really matter WHERE they live? According to Tulsa, Oklahoma, no! The city of 400,000 that has plenty of hip coffee shops, bustling bars, and a thriving arts district also wants more telecommuters, and is willing to pay you $10,000 to relocate there. Conor Knighton talks with people who have picked up and moved to the Sooner State after signing up for the Tulsa Remote program.
Oklahoma company seeks to buoy U.S. production of critical rare earth magnets
China produces as much as 95% of the world's rare earth magnets.
Want $10K? Move your home office to Tulsa, Oklahoma
With countless people working out of their homes, does it really matter WHERE they live? According to Tulsa, Oklahoma, no! The city of 400,000 that has plenty of hip coffee shops, bustling bars, and a thriving arts district also wants more telecommuters, and is willing to pay you $10,000 to relocate there. Conor Knighton talks with people who have picked up and moved to the Sooner State after signing up for the Tulsa Remote program.
Company seeks to buoy rare earth magnets in U.S.
China produces as much as 95% of the world's rare earth magnets, but an Oklahoma-based company is hoping to change that by bringing the crucial supply chain back to the U.S. Jason Allen reports.
All-American Family
What is life like in the Synar household after a nationwide search named them the all-American family? Mike Wallace travels to Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he learns that the six Synars, while close, aren't without their differences and disagreements.
Disability, USA
Steve Kroft reports on the alarming state of the federal disability program, which has exploded in size and could run out of money.
Senator Tom Coburn
The retired Oklahoma Republican talks to Lesley Stahl about President Obama, his personal friend and political foe.
Earthquake Alley
Bill Whitaker reports on the high incidence of earthquakes in Oklahoma, where oil and gas production is injecting vast amounts of wastewater into the earth.
What services will be affected by the DHS government shutdown?
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired at the end of the day Friday. Here's what will be affected.
Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Rubio sticks to Trump's firm stance, takes softer tone in speech to allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a calmer and more reassuring tone.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
ICE agents on leave for lying under oath in Minneapolis shooting investigation
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement accused two federal agents of lying under oath regarding the mid-January shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis.
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
Arrests of protestors continue to roil Iran weeks after crackdown
Iranian students, doctors, lawyers, athletes and more have been caught up in a dragnet arresting people believed to be involved in anti-government protests.
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Prediction markets heat up on Valentine's Day as people place bets on love
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
He got cancer, then his wife did, too. Their love survived.
On this Valentine's Day, a couple recalls everything they had to overcome from long distance to three cancer diagnoses over their nearly 20-year marriage.
Rubio sticks to Trump's firm stance, takes softer tone in speech to allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a calmer and more reassuring tone.
Gen Z is logging off and looking for love this Valentine's Day with matchmakers
Interest in matchmakers is rising as Gen Z disenchantment with dating apps grows, experts say.
Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
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Prediction markets heat up on Valentine's Day as people place bets on love
Prediction markets are taking bets this Valentine's Day that celebrity relationships can thrive — or break apart.
January CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
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Rubio sticks to Trump's firm stance, takes softer tone in speech to allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a calmer and more reassuring tone.
DHS shutdown begins as funding expires without a deal in Congress
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
Why is the U.S. government exploring using high-energy lasers near the border?
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
White House files most detailed plans yet for Trump ballroom, East Wing renovation
The filing includes new renderings of the new East Wing, relative to other buildings close to the ballroom and from vantage points near the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial and points around the White House campus.
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
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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 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.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
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Arrests of protestors continue to roil Iran weeks after crackdown
Iranian students, doctors, lawyers, athletes and more have been caught up in a dragnet arresting people believed to be involved in anti-government protests.
Rubio sticks to Trump's firm stance, takes softer tone in speech to allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a calmer and more reassuring tone.
U.S. women's curling team slides to victory over Canada in an Olympic first
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
U.S. women's hockey tops Italy 6-0 to advance to Winter Olympics semifinals
Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women's hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
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"Sinners" cinematographer could make history
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars craft category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
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Viral essay urges people to prepare for AI
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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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.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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Nancy Guthrie search activity ramps up near her home in Tucson, Arizona
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Latest on Guthrie search
The FBI is now calling the "subject" in the surveillance video of Nancy Guthrie's front porch a suspect. The agency has also released its first description of the 84-year-old's alleged kidnapper. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Girl looking for a date to a school dance was murdered a week later
Mary Kay Heese, 17, was found stabbed to death in a field in March 1969. Fifty-five years later, a suspect was arrested — someone who had been on investigators' radar for decades.
Sheriff on nonuse of FBI lab in Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is using a third-party lab to process DNA in the Nancy Guthrie case rather than leaning on the FBI in Quantico. Sheriff Chris Nanos explained the decision to CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti.
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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.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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The Uplift: New York to Florida
Two New Yorkers bring their business to Florida to introduce the sunshine state to Big Apple food staples. Plus, a powerful story from David Begnaud about a mother-son duo who are using their life experience to help others.
The impact of sugar | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2012, 60 Minutes' Dr. Sanjay Gupta reported on the impact of sugar on our health, as studies suggested that sugar contributed to various illnesses, including cancer and heart disease. At the time, pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig called the consumption of added sugars "a public health crisis."
Pool maintenance at Nancy Guthrie's home
Activity at Nancy Guthrie's home on Friday included pool maintenance in her backyard. Earlier in the week, a delivery driver accidentally tried to drop off a pizza at the front door. Former FBI special agent Jeff Harp and former FBI supervisory special agent Dennis Franks join CBS News to discuss.
Former NYPD detective on Nancy Guthrie case
Retired FBI hostage negotiator and special agent Chip Massey joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
Former NYPD detective says Nancy Guthrie case is complex
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest of the possible kidnapper or something that would lead to Nancy Guthrie's location. Former New York City police detective Herman Weisberg, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.