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Reporter's Notebook: The cost of defying Trump
A Social Security contract in Maine was abruptly canceled -- not to root out waste, fraud or abuse, but to punish a governor who defied President Trump. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the ramifications.
Trump's crackdown on foreign student visas
Students identified as pro-Palestinian activists have had their visas revoked or their legal status challenged the by the Trump administration, who cites a provision in America's immigration law. Genevieve Lakier, professor of law and First Amendment scholar at the University of Chicago, joins to discuss.
Evangelical group aids migrants at border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently reported illegal border crossings have declined to a record low of just over 7,100. While the number of asylum seekers has dropped, the needs of those who do make the journey remains. Adam Yamaguchi reports one group has found providing aid is a heavenly calling.
Wife of Maryland deportee pleads for his return
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father deported to El Salvador despite having federal protection, is suing the U.S. secretary of homeland security. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to his wife about the ordeal.
Canadian auto dealer reacts to U.S. tariffs
Even before President Trump's "Liberation Day," he was targeting Canada's more than $31 billion in annual auto exports to the U.S. Lana Zak reports.
Which countries are getting reciprocal tariffs?
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on imports from 60 countries, aiming to equalize what he says are trade imbalances. Kelly O'Grady has analysis.
Remembering actor Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer, the acclaimed, brooding actor who starred in a string of blockbuster hits in the 1980s and 1990s, has died at the age of 65. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois look back at his life and career.
Sisters struggle to pay dad's $12,000 funeral bill
Not planning for your funeral can leave survivors deep in debt in what's known as "funeral poverty." Mark Strassmann reports.
Tennessee braces for flooding ahead of storm
A storm system will be stalled the next few days over the center of the country. More than a foot of rain, in some places, could cause flooding. Rob Marciano has the forecast. Then, Nicole Valdes reports from northern Tennessee.
Tesla sales drop 13% from last year
Tesla reported that sales estimates have dropped 13% from last year. The dip comes along with the worst quarter for the company's stock in three years. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump announces minimum 10% tariff on all nations
President Trump has announced a new 10% tariff on all countries, with more for "worst offenders." Nancy Cordes reports. Then Jason Allen and Elizabeth Palmer have more on the tariffs' impact and reactions.
April Fools pranks from history
"CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois share two memorable April Fools pranks from history.
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Evangelical group strives to change its own narrative around immigration
Women of Welcome, a nonprofit migrant aid group made up of evangelical women from across the U.S. who are attempting to help asylum seekers, something they say is a Biblical calling.
Grieving daughters struggle to pay off $12,000 funeral bill
Nationally, the median funeral cost, including casket and burial, is more than $8,000.
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.
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Sisters struggle to pay dad's $12,000 funeral bill
Not planning for your funeral can leave survivors deep in debt in what's known as "funeral poverty." Mark Strassmann reports.
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.
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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.
John Dickerson's Reporter's Notebook
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Reporter's Notebook: The cost of defying Trump
A Social Security contract in Maine was abruptly canceled -- not to root out waste, fraud or abuse, but to punish a governor who defied President Trump. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the ramifications.
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.
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2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average, researchers predict
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
Dow plunges more than 1,400 points as stocks react to tariff shock
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Severe storms in South and Midwest turn deadly
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
U.S. takes action after wanted cartel leader's face shown at concert
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
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Dow plunges more than 1,400 points as stocks react to tariff shock
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
One restaurant owner worried about tariffs pushing up food prices said such costs are "coming right off my bottom line."
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
Which products will be affected by new tariffs announced by Trump?
President Trump rolled out new tariffs on April 2 aimed at easing trade imbalances. Here's which products could become more expensive as a result.
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Judge in Boston to hold hearing on detained Tufts Ph.D. student
ICE agents took Turkish Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk into custody near Tufts, revoked her visa and moved her to a detention center in Louisiana last week.
Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
How other nations are reacting to Trump's sweeping new tariffs
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
Evangelical group strives to change its own narrative around immigration
Women of Welcome, a nonprofit migrant aid group made up of evangelical women from across the U.S. who are attempting to help asylum seekers, something they say is a Biblical calling.
See the full list of reciprocal tariffs by country from Trump's chart
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on about 90 countries, including China and the European Union. Here's the list.
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Trump's DEI undoing undermines accommodations for disabled people
From halting diversity programs that benefit disabled workers to federal staffing cuts, the Trump administration has taken a slew of actions that harm people with disabilities.
Here's how cuts at NIH could impact cancer patients
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health has some worried about stalls in research and medicine.
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
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.
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BBC News sneaks in to reveal devastation as Myanmar quake toll tops 3,000
Myanmar's military rulers have kept journalists out since the devastating earthquake, so CBS News' partners at the BBC went undercover to reveal the scale of the disaster.
Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
U.S. takes action after wanted cartel leader's face shown at concert
The controversy broke out when the face of "El Mencho" — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
Miller Gardner died of carbon monoxide poisoning, Costa Rica says
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
How other nations are reacting to Trump's sweeping new tariffs
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
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Matteo Lane on new book, "Your Pasta Sucks"
Comedian Matteo Lane joins us to talk about his new cookbook filled with Italian recipes and hilarious stories about family, food and life on the road.
Ms. Rachel reveals new book to help kids sleep
YouTube star and educator Ms. Rachel, whose videos have been viewed more than 10 billion times, is releasing a new book, "Ms. Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine." It's full of calming tips for kids and helpful advice for parents, and it hits shelves on Oct. 21.
Hollywood remembers actor Val Kilmer
Stars in Hollywood are remembering the life and legacy of actor Val Kilmer after he died on Tuesday at just 65 years old. Kilmer crossed paths with countless performers and directors during a career that made him one of the world's biggest movie stars in the 1990s.
New bidder interested in TikTok as ban looms
Amazon has sent a bid to the White House to buy TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The platform faces another potential ban in the U.S. if it is not sold to an American buyer.
Tony Bennett's daughters file new lawsuit against brother over estate
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
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.
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Aisha Bowe prepares for liftoff
Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and tech founder, will become the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space. She joins Gayle King and an all-female Blue Origin crew launching April 14 and joins "CBS Mornings' to talk about how she is preparing.
"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.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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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
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Matteo Lane on new book, "Your Pasta Sucks"
Comedian Matteo Lane joins us to talk about his new cookbook filled with Italian recipes and hilarious stories about family, food and life on the road.
Price hikes expected over Trump tariffs
President Trump announced his long-promised tariffs on Wednesday. With the tariffs, economists say consumers can expect to pay more for certain goods, including electronics and clothing. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Eye Opener: Storms slam South, Midwest
Deadly storms devastate communities throughout the South and Midwest as violent tornadoes cut a path of destruction. Meanwhile, President Trump's new global tariffs treat allies and enemies the same when it comes to trade — and retaliations are coming. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Aisha Bowe prepares for liftoff
Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and tech founder, will become the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space. She joins Gayle King and an all-female Blue Origin crew launching April 14 and joins "CBS Mornings' to talk about how she is preparing.
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