Gottlieb expects COVID cases to climb in northern U.S. as schools reopen
"The epidemic is clearly slowing in states like Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri. But at the same time, we now see the virus spreading to northern states."
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Incoming L.A. Mayor Karen Bass on her agenda
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Lofgren: Jan. 6 panel to release evidence "within a month"
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Rosenstein on special counsel in Trump cases
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," change is coming to Washington, but as both parties try to move past the chaos of the 2020 and 2022 campaigns, a certain former president is not on board with that. We'll talk to former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, former Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and more.
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Democrat wins Louisiana state House special seat in district Trump won
Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
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Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
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Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Sunday, allowing limited Palestinian travel after a two-day closure, according to Egyptian state media.
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Don Henley reflects on the Eagles' "miraculous run," Glenn Frey, and more
Don Henley acknowledges the Eagles are "kind of a staple" as they sell out shows at the Las Vegas Sphere and cement their status with the best-selling album of all time.
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
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Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
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NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
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NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
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Lindsey Vonn crashes minutes into race
Legendary downhill skier Lindsey Vonn, who already had a torn ACL, crashed seconds into her race at the Milan Olympics on Sunday morning.
Warner: Gabbard not "competent her position"
Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he does not believe that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is "competent for her position" amid her involvement in the Georgia election investigation and a highly classified whistleblower complaint.
Open: "Face the Nation," Feb. 8, 2026
As Washington turns its eyes toward the upcoming midterm elections and the Trump administration moderates its tone on deportations while ramping up efforts to undermine confidence in our election process, "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" speaks to Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas.
Nature: Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
For all the romantics: This Sunday, we leave you in Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge - just 5 miles east of Valentine, Nebraska. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard
Salt pools shine outside Super Bowl arena
As Super Bowl fans touchdown in the Bay Area for Sunday's big game, they might spot a splash of color in the water. In the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, less than 2,500 yards away from the 50-yard line of Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, lies a colorful mosaic of salt pools. Conor Knighton reports.