Trump fires multiple federal inspectors general in overnight purge
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.
The anniversary has taken on added poignancy due to the advanced age of the survivors, and an awareness that they will soon be gone.
D.C. Judge Amit Mehta ordered Oath Keeper members who were convicted of Jan. 6 crimes but whose sentences were commuted by President Trump.
As Southern California prepares for a rainy weekend, Los Angeles County Public Works says it is working with state and local agencies to protect against potential mud and debris flows following recent deadly wildfires.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
Food noise, the constant thought or internal chatter about food, is gaining visibility amid increased understanding and interest in weight loss and management.
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
Paul McCartney told the BBC that would make it harder for artists to retain control of their work and undermine Britain's creative industries.
While the Gulf of America will be applied to federal references, other nations will not be required to recognize the name.
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Thieves responsible for the Drents Museum heist left with a gold Coțofenești helmet and three Dacian royal bracelets, the museum said.
President Trump has called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to "release the water." and claimed FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the L.A. fires. Here's what to know.
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery and photos shared by local residents indicates the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles likely started close to where another blaze, the Lachman Fire, broke out on Jan. 1.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
The far-reaching move empowers federal immigration agencies to target a population of migrants who came to the U.S. with the government's permission.
President Trump's wave of executive actions signed soon after taking office has already sparked at least half a dozen lawsuits.
The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.
The administration tested its ability to send communications to all 2.3 million federal employees from a single email address.
Hamas has named 4 female Israeli soldiers it says will be freed as part of the second hostage-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ceasefire endures.
Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces kill at least 7 people in a new offensive in the occupied West Bank as Trump rescinds sanctions on settlers.
Taking advantage of debt relief can be a smart move at nearly any time, but it could make even more sense now.
The price of gold could shift after the Fed meets this month — but will it continue on its upward trajectory?
Considering a high-rate CD account now? Here are three savvy moves to make before February 1.
Costco's public support of DEI programs contrasts with positions taken in recent months by other big U.S. brands
Mastercard and Visa allegedly failed to halt payments linked to child abuse material and sex trafficking on OnlyFans, Reuters reports.
President Trump revoked a 1965 rule that prohibited federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants.
World Health Organization chief says agency already cutting back on hiring and travel with Trump withdrawal set to hit funding.
UnitedHealth Group on Thursday announced that a longtime employee in the company has been named the new leader of its health insurance arm, nearly two months after the killing of former CEO Brian Thompson.
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Four female Israeli soldiers held captive in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 have been released as part of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Dozens of Palestinian prisoners in Israel are set to be released later today as part of the deal. Another exchange is set for next week.
One of President Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks has been confirmed. Pete Hegseth is the nation's newest defense secretary, after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote. Meanwhile, Trump is continuing to rapidly enact his agenda.
President Donald Trump toured disaster zones in North Carolina and California in his first official trip since retaking the White House. During the visits, Trump said he was considering dismantling FEMA and shifting disaster management responsibilities to the state.
The world's biggest annual migration of humans is underway as mass travel in China reaches a peak this weekend ahead of Lunar New Year. An estimated 9 billion trips are expected across the 40-day travel period as families gather for celebrations and traditional fireworks displays.
In this episode of "Person to Person," "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell conducted the first television interview with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson since she was confirmed to the high court.
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell speaks with CVS Health CEO and author Karen Lynch about her life and career.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Adam Grant about his newest book, as he discusses unlocking your hidden potential.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Arthur Brooks about his partnership with Oprah Winfrey and the key to living a happier life.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Senator Mitt Romney about his place in the Republican party, his family’s influence and what’s next for him in politics.
They inspired the lyrics to a 70s funk classic and were a fixture in 90s hip-hop videos. Lowriders occupy a unique space in pop culture, and their roots go back further than you might think. Now, a new exhibition in Los Angeles examines the origins of the cars — and where they’re going next. Michelle Miller has more.
The world's biggest annual migration of humans is underway as mass travel in China reaches a peak this weekend ahead of Lunar New Year. An estimated 9 billion trips are expected across the 40-day travel period as families gather for celebrations and traditional fireworks displays.
In the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," the Focolare Movement is explored.
For the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores a movement associated with the Catholic Church called focolare.
A growing number of Catholic Church leaders are criticizing President Trump's immigration crackdown. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, joins "America Decides" to discuss his opposition to some of Trump's recent moves.
Was key evidence manipulated to help convict a day care worker of murder? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has new details in a case she's been covering for more than a decade.
When a young Minnesota mother goes missing, her sister turns to TikTok for help. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
A TV bailiff accused of murdering his wife is determined to prove his innocence. In his first ever interview, Renard Spivey talks to "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morale.
A woman is discovered shot dead in her car with a blood covered man alive on the ground. The man says he has no memory of how he got there. Investigators unravel the strange scene. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
A mother of six becomes deathly ill with unusual symptoms. Investigators suspect she was murdered with a poison protein shake."48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.
Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.
As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.
Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges — programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being “soft on crime,” which now may be preventing it.
You've seen the CBS News polls that tell you what voters think about big ideas like democracy and the American Dream. Now CBS Reports takes you behind the polls for unfiltered conversations about how their personal stories shaped their views.
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
Paul McCartney told the BBC that would make it harder for artists to retain control of their work and undermine Britain's creative industries.
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
The affected vehicles are the Kia Niro from 2023-2025, Niro EV from 2023-2025 and the Niro plug-in hybrid from 2023-2025.
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
Republican lawmakers are floating a range of ideas to pay for an extension of President Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Economic toll from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in U.S. last year and were above average globally.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Federal law requires the White House to give Congress a full month of warning and case-specific details before firing a federal inspector general.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
Food noise, the constant thought or internal chatter about food, is gaining visibility amid increased understanding and interest in weight loss and management.
Financial disclosures show that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, is saddled with millions in debt, but is positioned to earn millions from book deals.
By withdrawing from the World Health Organization and overhauling aid, Trump's new executive orders endanger Americans and the globe, researchers warn. The move also cedes U.S. power to other nations.
Thieves responsible for the Drents Museum heist left with a gold Coțofenești helmet and three Dacian royal bracelets, the museum said.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.
The anniversary has taken on added poignancy due to the advanced age of the survivors, and an awareness that they will soon be gone.
Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka to win her first grand slam title in the 2025 Australian Open.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Paul McCartney told the BBC that would make it harder for artists to retain control of their work and undermine Britain's creative industries.
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Our Time In The Sun."
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Baby Ain't It Cold Outside.”
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Rolling Down the 405."
They inspired the lyrics to a 70s funk classic and were a fixture in 90s hip-hop videos. Lowriders occupy a unique space in pop culture, and their roots go back further than you might think. Now, a new exhibition in Los Angeles examines the origins of the cars — and where they’re going next. Michelle Miller has more.
On Sunday, millions of football fans across the country will find out which teams will meet in Super Bowl LIX. They’ll watch in stadiums or on TV — but a new option by a company called Cosm aims to combine the in-stadium energy with more comfort. Dana Jacobson takes a look at the technology that may soon be coming to a city near you.
Can't download TikTok on your phone? You can buy a phone that already has the app on it.
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.
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
The FBI says it arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.
Drug traffickers, especially from Colombia, have been caught using submarines to transport cocaine into Mexico, and from there into the U.S.
Newly engaged Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang was gunned down in New Haven, Connecticut after a minor fender bender in February 2021. But what appeared to be a possible case of road rage soon uncovered a complex plan to kill. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
No one could imagine why Kevin Jiang, 26, was the target of a shooting. But for months, someone Jiang never met had a secret plan to kill him.
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Our Time In The Sun."
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Rolling Down the 405."
Singer-songwriter Jeremie Albino started his music career by busking in Toronto. Soon, his electrifying live performances were drawing big crowds, and he started playing packed venues across the country. He put out an acclaimed debut album in 2019, and just released his fourth full-length studio collection. Now, making his national television debut, here is Jeremie Albino with “Baby Ain't It Cold Outside.”
As hundreds of Britain’s traditional pubs close every year, one type of establishment is bucking the trend. Desi pubs, which serve South Asian food alongside their pints, offer a taste of home that’s enticing locals back to the bar.
They inspired the lyrics to a 70s funk classic and were a fixture in 90s hip-hop videos. Lowriders occupy a unique space in pop culture, and their roots go back further than you might think. Now, a new exhibition in Los Angeles examines the origins of the cars — and where they’re going next. Michelle Miller has more.