"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
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Gérard Depardieu goes on trial in France accused of sexual assaults
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
Wife of slain Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi arrested in Mexico
Yolanda Marodi is accused of stabbing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, to death in February.
4 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.
Was death of a doctor's wife an accident or staged to look like one?
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
Slain DEA agent's family sues Sinaloa cartel, drug kingpins over 1985 murder
A lawsuit was filed Thursday under a new designation by President Trump that classifies several drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Idaho murders suspect selfie puts focus on "bushy eyebrows" evidence
Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.
2 convicted in plot to kill Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Transcontinental cold case solved as 2018 murder victim is ID'd
The police agency Interpol reported it identified a Paraguayan woman found hanged in Spain in 2018.
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause reinstatement of some workers
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court decision requiring six agencies to reinstate more than 16,000 federal probationary workers.
U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge, says UNAIDS chief
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Top Trump officials included journalist in group chat about bombing Yemen
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
23andMe files for bankruptcy and will try to find a buyer
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
Trump administration cites new deportation grounds in Mahmoud Khalil case
The Trump administration is citing new grounds to seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, whose arrest by immigration authorities has triggered a national debate.
Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt evacuations, emergency declarations
For the second time in less than a month, residents in one North Carolina county have faced evacuations due to wildfires.
Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Putin as U.S. pushes for limited truce
U.S. officials are meeting separately with Ukrainian and Russian officials in hopes of hammering out a partial ceasefire in the 3-year war in Ukraine.
Stocks jump amid signs Trump could scale back tariffs
Dow surges more than 500 points as White House signals that President Trump might narrow scope of planned tariffs.
"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
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Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana
President Trump touts Korean automaker's pledge to invest billions in the U.S., saying tariff threats are working.
Trump administration cites new deportation grounds in Mahmoud Khalil case
The Trump administration is citing new grounds to seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, whose arrest by immigration authorities has triggered a national debate.
Tornado hits Mississippi town nearly 2 years to the day after deadly twisters
Sharkey County's emergency management director "attempted to get to his house while watching the tornado come across farm fields," an official said, as Rolling Fork mourned two years since the 2023 twister outbreak.
Staunch Trump defender Alina Habba to be interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A personal attorney to President Trump for years, Alina Habba is known for her pugnacious defense in the media and in courtrooms.
Top Trump officials included journalist in group chat about bombing Yemen
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
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Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana
President Trump touts Korean automaker's pledge to invest billions in the U.S., saying tariff threats are working.
Stocks jump amid signs Trump could scale back tariffs
Investors cheered by White House signals that President Trump might narrow scope of planned tariffs.
23andMe files for bankruptcy and will try to find a buyer
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Politics
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Trump administration cites new deportation grounds in Mahmoud Khalil case
The Trump administration is citing new grounds to seek the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, whose arrest by immigration authorities has triggered a national debate.
Staunch Trump defender Alina Habba to be interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A personal attorney to President Trump for years, Alina Habba is known for her pugnacious defense in the media and in courtrooms.
Top Trump officials included journalist in group chat about bombing Yemen
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause reinstatement of some workers
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower court decision requiring six agencies to reinstate more than 16,000 federal probationary workers.
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Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Gottlieb: RFK's suggested MMR vaccine alternatives are "not viable"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s suggested alternatives to the MMR vaccine are "not viable" and "'I'd much prefer if he made a full throated recommendation to parents to get kids vaccinated, especially in a setting of the regions" where measles is spreading.
Doctors diagnosed a grandma with the "silent killer" of cancers. She survived.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
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Top Trump officials included journalist in group chat about bombing Yemen
The National Security Council said the message thread "appears to be authentic" and the administration is "reviewing how an inadvertent number was added to the chain."
More than 1,100 arrested as defiant protests rock Turkey
More than 1,100 people, including some journalists, were detained in protests against Turkish President Erdogan after the arrest of his rival, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Gérard Depardieu goes on trial in France accused of sexual assaults
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
Zelenskyy calls for pressure on Putin as U.S. pushes for limited truce
U.S. officials are meeting separately with Ukrainian and Russian officials in hopes of hammering out a partial ceasefire in the 3-year war in Ukraine.
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"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center
Comedian Conan O'Brien accepted this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center. Some comics took jabs at the night's honoree and President Trump, who took over as chair of the Kennedy Center in January.
Krysten Ritter on new thriller, "Retreat"
Known for her role as Marvel's "Jessica Jones" and her appearances in "Breaking Bad," Krysten Ritter is also making her mark as an author. Her second novel, "Retreat," follows a con artist navigating high society and hidden danger in an exclusive Mexican beach town. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the twist-filled story.
Sofia Carson on "The Life List"
Actor and singer Sofia Carson returns to the screen in Netflix's "The Life List," playing a young woman sent on a mission by her late mother to complete a childhood bucket list before receiving her inheritance. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the emotional new film and working alongside Connie Britton.
Gérard Depardieu goes on trial in France accused of sexual assaults
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Keeping your data safe at the airport
Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.
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.
Smartphone addiction is leading to "brain rot," doctors say
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Gérard Depardieu goes on trial in France accused of sexual assaults
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
Wife of slain Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi arrested in Mexico
Yolanda Marodi is accused of stabbing her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, to death in February.
4 arrested in New Mexico shooting that left 3 dead, at least 15 injured
Police announced the arrests of four suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They all face murder charges.
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Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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IRS revenue reportedly dropping $500 billion
The IRS and Treasury Department are predicting a loss of more than $500 billion in tax revenue compared to 2024, according to the Washington Post. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Schumer says he won't step down
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will not step down from his post despite growing pressure from some Democrats. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Alien Enemies Act hearing: What to know
Earlier this month, the Trump administration invoked a rarely-used, 18th-century law to deport hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador, claiming they were gang members. An appeals court hearing is underway in Washington Monday over the use of that act. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Israel strikes Gaza hospital
Israeli forces launched airstrikes on the largest hospital in southern Gaza Sunday, killing a senior Hamas leader. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says the airstrikes killed 60 Palestinians. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
Editor included in texts about military plans
The NSC says a story published in the Atlantic claiming its editor-in-chief was included on a text chain with Trump Cabinet members and high-level officials about military action in Yemen appears to be authentic. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.