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Group works to bridge U.S. civic divide
A nonprofit group is hoping to bridge the U.S. political divide by using a unique initiative that brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Jim Axelrod explains.
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A nonprofit group is hoping to bridge the U.S. political divide by using a unique initiative that brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Jim Axelrod explains.
In Michigan, Republican Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck is no stranger to skepticism about the election process from fellow GOP voters. But Roebuck is trying to convince them that the data doesn't lie. Adriana Diaz has more.
With the DNC back in Chicago, thousands are once again protesting. Mark Strassmann spoke with new organizers and those who took part in the infamous 1968 demonstrations about what they expect to see this year.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hannah Cvancara rock climbs, snowboards, surfs and hikes. But while her amputation hasn't stopped her at all, the military has, rejecting her from the U.S. Navy. Natalie Morales explains.
In California, we look into rising concerns about the quality of care given at nursing homes run by for-profit companies. Then in Arizona, we spotlight a group that's creating much-needed connections and emotional support to family caregivers. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
In California, we see how Paradise residents are still recovering and rebuilding six years after the state’s deadliest wildfire. Then in Texas, we go inside a growing village of affordable tiny homes that are designed specifically to promote community and keep chronically homeless individuals off the streets. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
In Illinois, we look at a unique program that connects police officers with real-time resources when responding to calls involving a mental health crisis. Then in Massachusetts, we speak with former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy about his new book that shares the untold stories of a diverse group of Americans who’ve struggled with mental health and addiction issues. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Boys Grow offers mentoring to 14 to 16-year-olds, like teaching them "soft skills."
The number of homeless people over 55 is expected to spike to 225,000 nationwide in the next four years, a 32% jump since 2017, according to a study.
CBS News was given exclusive access to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance, where the road leading into the park is severely damaged.
The Vincents now spend more than $200 a week on gas, money they don't always have.
"It tells a national story about our persistence, our democracy and the beginnings of our race relations," one preservationist told CBS News.
It's not always an easy sell given the national reckoning that followed George Floyd's death, and concerns that military training is not suitable for city streets.
Though Louisville is more diverse than ever, segregation has proven stubborn.
"Young people who are LGBTQ+ are being kicked out of their homes. We also have many young people who are transitioning out of the foster care system," the executive director said.
The exotic insects are intentionally set free into the wild to provide biological control against invasive species.
Atlanta has had 66 shooting deaths so far this year, with Black males making up 56 of them.
A nonprofit group is hoping to bridge the U.S. political divide by using a unique initiative that brings together people from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Jim Axelrod explains.
In Michigan, Republican Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck is no stranger to skepticism about the election process from fellow GOP voters. But Roebuck is trying to convince them that the data doesn't lie. Adriana Diaz has more.
With the DNC back in Chicago, thousands are once again protesting. Mark Strassmann spoke with new organizers and those who took part in the infamous 1968 demonstrations about what they expect to see this year.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hannah Cvancara rock climbs, snowboards, surfs and hikes. But while her amputation hasn't stopped her at all, the military has, rejecting her from the U.S. Navy. Natalie Morales explains.
The average Catholic parish is getting larger but the number of priests has dwindled. In Visalia, California, a new Catholic megachurch could provide a solution. Mark Strassmann reports.
Millions of American seniors over age 65 are still working because their retirement savings are inadequate. Jill Schlesinger examines how they reached this point, and what some can do to be better prepared.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades, there have been no federal protections. That soon could change, however. David Schechter explains.
Democrats have been increasing their outreach on social media, turning to influencers to help get their message across and compete with the right, which has spent millions on similar efforts. Jo Ling Kent takes a look at how President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris plan to persuade voters online.
Jackson suggested the ruling gives Trump special treatment compared to others in the criminal justice system.
After a 24-hour delay to fix a helium leak, SpaceX says all systems are go for launch Wednesday.
Kouri Richins, who published a children's book about grief after her husband's death and was later accused of fatally poisoning him, will stand trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
The brash, self-styled New Yorker transformed the publishing industry with what became a nationwide empire of superstores.
The brash, self-styled New Yorker transformed the publishing industry with what became a nationwide empire of superstores.
Home improvement retailer Lowe's recent moves appear to focus on the LGBTQ community in particular.
Delta says it is working with authorities in probing an accident in a maintenance area near the Atlanta airport.
Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast deal gives Amazon's Wondery ad sales and distribution rights.
Rule would have required Medicare Advantage health insurers to identify overpayments and refund them to government.
Jackson suggested the ruling gives Trump special treatment compared to others in the criminal justice system.
The superseding indictment against Trump is based on a narrower set of allegations after the Supreme Court ruled Trump had some immunity from prosecution.
Michael Sparks, of Kentucky, was the first to breach the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backed Trump last week, and Tulsi Gabbard announced her support on Monday.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says federal pressure on his social media platforms to take down certain COVID-19 content in 2021 was "wrong," and he'd resist similar attempts in the future.
The Oropouche virus, a potentially fatal disease also referred to as "sloth fever," has made its way to the United States. Here's what to know.
Rule would have required Medicare Advantage health insurers to identify overpayments and refund them to government.
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
The cheaper drug will compete with compounded versions of the same medication sold by digital health companies.
Intense heat is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes across the country. "CBS Mornings" spoke to one school in New Jersey using a device that measures "wet bulb globe temperature." The number shows how much heat stress an athlete may be experiencing.
In one operation, Mexican authorities seized 5.6 tons of suspected cocaine, marking the largest drug seizure of the current administration.
The United Nations prepared to begin a polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip amid multiple evacuation orders by the Israeli military.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Kolkata again, demanding justice for an Indian doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at work.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paralympic Games start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Israel says troops have rescued a man taken hostage during Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in a "complex operation" in Gaza.
The brash, self-styled New Yorker transformed the publishing industry with what became a nationwide empire of superstores.
In a move that once seemed impossible, Oasis, the iconic British rock band of the 1990s, has announced their first tour in 15 years. Robert Costa, who has deep ties to the U.K. and a passion for Oasis, brings us the story behind this long-awaited reunion.
The speculation has proven true: the Britpop band Oasis is reuniting, at least for one tour after a 15 year hiatus.
Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Britpop icons Liam and Noel Gallagher are teasing Oasis fans with strong hints of a possible reunion after 30 years of bitter separation.
The launch of a Space-X rocket has been postponed for at least 24 hours due to a launch pad helium leak. The "Polaris Dawn" mission will carry out the first civilian spacewalk in U.S. history. The four astronauts will also go farther into space than any crew in decades.
Apple's annual tech showcase this year is also expected to highlight a suite of new artificial intelligence services.
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.
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has been detained in France, reportedly over the failure to moderate criminal activity.
Uber says it will appeal a $324 million fine imposed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority over the company's handling of drivers' personal information.
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
Footprints dating back 120 million years show where dinosaurs were able to cross between land that's now part of two different continents.
$15 for a pound of coffee? Groceries have been particularly expensive lately with inflation helping drive up the cost of nutritional staples 25% since 2019. But there's a root problem with the surge in grocery costs that's attacking food right at the source. CBS Los Angeles meteorologist Marina Jurica explains what to know about the rising costs of groceries as we get closer to Election Day and what Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have planned to address it.
This week there was a funeral for 15 glaciers that have disappeared or are in critical danger as the planet heats up. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Dramatic images from Iceland show lava spewing from a fissure almost two-and-a-half miles long as the Reykjanes peninsula sees its 6th eruption since December.
Kouri Richins, who published a children's book about grief after her husband's death and was later accused of fatally poisoning him, will stand trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Jury deliberations are underway in the high-profile murder trial of Robert Telles, a former politician charged with killing a reporter, Jeff German, who wrote critical articles about Telles. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
In one operation, Mexican authorities seized 5.6 tons of suspected cocaine, marking the largest drug seizure of the current administration.
Dorothy Marie Silzel was assaulted and killed in February 1980.
Eddie Duran, 38, was charged with manslaughter with a firearm in the May 3 shooting death of 23-year-old Roger Fortson.
After a 24-hour delay to fix a helium leak, SpaceX says all systems are go for launch Wednesday.
SpaceX is delaying its historic Polaris Dawn launch for at least a day due to a helium leak. The capsule carrying four private citizens is now scheduled to liftoff Wednesday morning at the earliest. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
NASA announced it will wait until 2025 to bring back the Boeing Starliner capsule crew that remains at the International Space Station. This comes as concerns remain over technical difficulties with Boeing's capsule. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
Four civilian astronauts are preparing for a historic mission to new heights above Earth. SpaceX is launching Polaris Dawn, which will also feature the first commercial spacewalk. Mark Strassman has details.
NASA astronauts Sunny Williams and Butch Wilmore were supposed to spend 8 days in space, but now they will remain there until February due to issues with the Boeing Starliner. With their return delayed, they must wait for a SpaceX craft to bring them back.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sits down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss the court's ruling on presidential immunity.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign has announced that former progressive Democrat Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently dropped his bid for president, will join Trump's transition team. NPR's Deepa Shivaram and Bloomberg's Stephanie Lai have more.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter submitted to the House Judiciary Committee that he regrets he was not more outspoken against U.S. government pressure to take down certain COVID-19 content in 2021. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
A federal judge has blocked a President Biden immigration program that would allow immigrants married to U.S. citizens a path to legal status. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the blocked process that has already begun accepting applications.
A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump related to obstructing the peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 election. The refined charges appear to address the new legal frame instituted by the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and Justice Department reporter Rob Legare have more on the charges.