Paula Broadwell's brushes with politics
Before it was revealed she had an affair with David Petraeus, Broadwell reportedly considered running for office
General Petraeus Scandal
Broadwell may not be off the hook yet
CBS News' John Miller discusses whether David Petraeus' biographer may be prosecuted over mishandling of classified info
Petraeus mistress won't face cyberstalking charge
Justice Department drops investigation into whether Paula Broadwell stalked romantic rival online
South Korea: Jill Kelley losing honorary title
Tampa socialite in center of Petraeus scandal misused her consul title for personal business, Seoul official said
Jill Kelley's sister hires attorney Gloria Allred
Natalie Khawam, Kelley's twin sister, wants "to help the public understand" who she really is, Allred says
What Petraeus damage control may look like
A look at what may be next for former CIA director; Crisis communications expert says he should "disappear," spend time with his wife
Is the Petraeus affair box-office ready?
Story has all the elements of a juicy tell-all, but literary agent says story may lack one important thing
Broadwell said to be devastated by scandal
AP: David Petraeus' former lover telling friends she deeply regrets fallout from affair that led to his resignation as CIA director
Paula Broadwell arrives with husband at brother's home
In apparent show of marital solidarity, couple walked arm-in-arm from garage to house
Dems, GOP spar over Petraeus testimony on Benghazi
Democrats dispute charges by Republicans that CIA talking points regarding the attack changed
The political ties of Jill Kelley and her sister
Gens. David Petraeus and John Allen aren't the only two government officials connected to Jill Kelley and her twin sister
Jill Kelley, Fla. woman at center of Petraeus scandal
FBI says Florida socialite received threatening emails from Petreaus' mistress, who apparently saw her as a romantic rival
Petraeus testifies on Benghazi
Democrats dispute charge by one Republican that Petraeus' testimony and CIA talking points regarding the attack changed
Petraeus testifies at Benghazi hearings
David Martin reports that Petraeus testified that the CIA knew this was an act of terror just 24 hours after the attack
FBI agent: Shirtless photo was meant as "joke"
Man who sparked probe that led to David Petraeus scandal says image sent to woman ensnared in the scandal wasn't meant to be sexual
Petraeus testifying on Benghazi today
Members of Congress urged the former CIA chief to testify even after his resignation last week
CIA investigating former chief Petraeus
"Exploratory" probe focusing on his conduct as head of agency before quitting when affair with Paula Broadwell came to light
Petraeus to testify on Benghazi Friday
Members of Congress urged the former CIA chief to testify even after his resignation last week
Panetta orders ethics review in wake of scandal
Defense secretary asks Joint Chiefs of Staff to brainstorm ways to steer military officers away from trouble amid misconduct cases
Panetta: Appears Petraeus scandal won't widen
Defense secretary says he knows of no other top military officers linked to David Petraeus probe that's also drawn in Gen. John Allen
FBI agent in Petraeus scandal was hero, twice
Frederick Humphries had key role averting terror hit on L.A. airport and killed knife-wielding man at Tampa Air Force base
FBI agent linked to Petraeus scandal identified
Frederick Humphries went to the Bureau to help a friend and started a case that accidentally uncovered affair
Petraeus "essential" to Libya hearings, King says
Despite his resignation amid an extramarital affair, former CIA director Petraeus' testimony still "necessary," HHS chair says
Gen. Allen's career hangs in the balance
Content of emails exchanged with Tampa socialite could determine general's future
CIA Director David Petraeus resigns
The retired four-star general who led the U.S. military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan resigned on Nov. 9, 2012, as director of the CIA after admitting he had an extramarital affair
Politics
One marriage, two campaigns: Iowa spouses launch dual campaigns for legislature
Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean
Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah died at the age of 21 after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps said.
Poll analysis on words voters pick to describe Republican, Democratic parties
Most voters call the Democratic Party weak, while most describe the GOP as extreme.
CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
2 Navy ships collide in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in minor injuries
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
Judge blocks Pentagon from downgrading Sen. Mark Kelly's military rank, pay
A judge banned the Trump administration from taking adverse action against Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers urged military members to "refuse illegal orders."
Judge orders Trump admin. to facilitate return of some deported Venezuelans
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Venezuelan migrants who were deported to a Salvadoran prison last year and then released into other countries.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Civil rights attorneys predict charges against Don Lemon, others will be dismissed
Inexperienced prosecutors are testing FACE Act in their case against Don Lemon. But the law has constitutional problems that make it untenable to charge misconduct in a house of worship.
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Warren, Coons introduce bill to strengthen oversight of ICE and CBP
Amid negotiations with the White House, the pair of Democrats is pitching the bill as an enforcement mechanism to go alongside the changes they're seeking.
NATO allies shrug off Hegseth no-show, adjust to slimmed-down U.S. role
America's NATO allies say they're not disappointed by top Trump administration officials skipping summits, as they ramp up their own regional defenses.
Senate fails to advance DHS funding, teeing up partial shutdown
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
Border czar announces Minnesota immigration operation surge is ending
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
Senators hear from immigration officials, state leaders on Minnesota surge
The leaders of three major immigration agencies and top Minnesota officials testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee about the administration's immigration operations.
Trump's EPA revokes the "endangerment finding." Here's what to know.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer be regulated by the federal government.
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Voluntary departures hit record high as detained immigrants lose hope
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
Justice Department fires U.S. attorney hours after judges picked him for the job
A panel of judges in New York appointed a new top federal prosecutor in Albany after a Trump nominee was found to be serving unlawfully — but within hours, the Justice Department said it had fired the judges' new hire.
Bondi had list of a Democratic lawmaker's Epstein files "search history"
A high-profile House Democrat is accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of "spying" on her search history while she pored through Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
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Mystery of the missing minute from Epstein jail video solved
Documents that were part of the Epstein files release help explain why a video released from the night of Epstein's death was missing one minute close to midnight.
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Monk who led peace walk to D.C. tells CBS News peace "begins from within"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara said the public support he received gives him hope for the future.
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Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed"
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Americans paid nearly 90% of Trump's 2025 tariffs, new analysis found
Americans, not foreign exporters, shouldered nearly the costs from the Trump administration's tariffs last year, according to the New York Fed.
One marriage, two campaigns: Iowa spouses launch dual campaigns for legislature
Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
Trump admin moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean
Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah died at the age of 21 after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps said.
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Americans paid nearly 90% of Trump's 2025 tariffs, new analysis found
Americans, not foreign exporters, shouldered nearly the costs from the Trump administration's tariffs last year, according to the New York Fed.
Trump admin moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Southwest's new boarding process off to bumpy start
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Trump officials oust Abigail Slater as DOJ's antitrust chief, sources say
Top Trump administration officials had decided to terminate Abigail Slater as the Justice Department's antitrust chief just before she announced her departure on social media.
Politics
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One marriage, two campaigns: Iowa spouses launch dual campaigns for legislature
Married since 1998, Iowa couple Spencer and Sinikka Waugh now have his-and-hers campaign yard signs, as he pursues a state House seat and she runs for state Senate.
Marine declared dead after falling overboard in Caribbean
Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah died at the age of 21 after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps said.
Poll analysis on words voters pick to describe Republican, Democratic parties
Most voters call the Democratic Party weak, while most describe the GOP as extreme.
CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
2 Navy ships collide in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in minor injuries
A U.S. destroyer and a supply ship collided Wednesday during a replenishment at sea.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed"
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
American Chloe Kim wins silver in women's halfpipe, misses Olympic three-peat
Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
CIA releases new video aiming to recruit Chinese military officers
The CIA has released a new Mandarin-language recruitment video aimed at Chinese military officers, hoping to persuade those disenchanted with corruption to turn to the U.S.
Iran blackmails jailed protesters' families, offering leniency for loyalty
Iranian authorities have presented the families of jailed protesters "an inhumane dilemma," offering reprieve in exchange for public acquiescence.
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Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
Science
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Science
Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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Crime
No official comment on tent at Guthrie home
A white tent was set up on Nancy Guthrie's front porch Thursday morning. It's the spot where doorbell camera footage captured images of a masked, gloved intruder. Authorities have not yet commented on the tent's purpose. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
White tent set up on Nancy Guthrie's porch
Investigators have set up a white tent in front of the home of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has not been since since January 31. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Lawmakers blast Pam Bondi on Epstein files
Abuse survivors were present during a fiery House Judiciary Committee hearing where lawmakers grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi about the latest batch of files released on the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search
a pair of black gloves were found about a mile away from Nancy Guthrie's home, sources tell CBS News. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Black gloves found in Nancy Guthrie search, sources say
The gloves will be tested for DNA as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Space
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ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
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.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
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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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Trump revokes environmental rule
Greenhouse gases, major contributors to climate change, will no longer be regulated by federal agencies after President Trump announced the rollback of a key environmental government finding on Thursday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Some Republicans break from Trump on tariffs
The House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday night to repeal President Trump's tariffs on Canada. It passed 219-211, with six Republicans joining most Democrats to vote for it. Daniella Diaz, Congress reporter for NOTUS, and Tia Mitchell, Washington bureau chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, join to discuss.
Operation Metro Surge ending
The Trump administration says it is ending Operation Metro Surge, the controversial immigration crackdown in Minneapolis that drew harsh scrutiny and mass protests. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
EPA chief Zeldin on repeal of endangerment finding
President Trump has overturned the 2009 "endangerment finding" that greenhouse gas emissions pose a danger to human health. It provided the Environmental Protection Agency with the authority to regulate carbon emissions. In an exclusive interview, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin defended the move to CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang.
Makary on label changes to menopause therapies
The Food and Drug Administration has approved removing safety warnings from several menopausal hormone therapy products. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary joins "The Takeout" to explain what's behind the agency's decision.