Obama on the view of gun ownership in America
Former President Barack Obama discussed gun violence in America during an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson in Chicago.
Obama Sits Down With CBS News
Barack Obama speaks out on politics, the presidency, and Donald Trump
In his first TV interview since Joe Biden's election, the former president sits down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King to discuss his memoir, "A Promised Land"; life in and after the White House; and speaking out against his successor
Barack Obama on America past and present
The former president shares the advice he would give President Trump, his thoughts on the killing of George Floyd, and what's behind the divisions in Washington and across the U.S.
President Obama's thoughts after leaving the Trump inauguration
President Barack Obama tells 60 Minutes what he was thinking about as his helicopter departed from President Trump's inauguration.
Barack Obama on Trump: "This is not normal"
In his interview with CBS News' Gayle King, former President Barack Obama comments on Election 2020, and President Donald Trump's allegations, without evidence, that his election loss was due to fraud.
Obama: GOP allies didn't allege "any fraud" before Trump's claims
The former president said it was "disappointing" to see Republicans supporting President Trump's baseless claims that the election was rigged.
Obama on Trump's baseless election fraud claims
The former president says he's troubled by Republicans going along with President Trump's claims. See the interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Obama to be interviewed on "60 Minutes" and "CBS Sunday Morning"
The former president will return to CBS News to speak with Gayle King for "CBS Sunday Morning," and Scott Pelley for "60 Minutes."
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Trump calls for judge's impeachment, but it's unlikely Congress could remove him
How likely is it that some of these judges facing scrutiny from President Trump will be impeached?
Longtime FBI agent charged with disclosing classified records
FBI investigators say former agent Johnathan Buma may have compromised as many as 130 FBI files.
Florida surgeon general among those floated for CDC director
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Social Security in-person identity check angers retirees, advocates
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
Georgetown University researcher in U.S. on student visa detained by ICE
A Georgetown University researcher was detained by immigration authorities earlier this week.
GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn resigns after federal charge
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn resigned from the state Senate on Thursday in the wake of a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover cop.
Trump to sign order today to begin dismantling Education Department
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Trump appointee Pete Marocco hands control of USAID to DOGE official
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco handed off control of the foreign aid agency to a DOGE official.
Judge denies bid to stop DOGE's efforts to take over U.S. Institute of Peace
A group of five former Institute of Peace board members are challenging DOGE's efforts targeting the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Pentagon removes, then restores webpage on Jackie Robinson's military career
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
Trump administration plans to cut $175 million to Penn
A social media post from the White House says Penn is losing millions of dollars in federal funding, but the university says it has received no formal notice.
Guilty verdict in Feeding Our Future founder's fraud trial
A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country.
Republican Minn. Sen. Justin Eichorn charged after prostitution sting
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges.
Pelosi warns "don't give away anything for nothing" after shutdown vote
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.
DOJ may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case
The Justice Department accused the judge in the case of continuing to "beat a dead horse" to pry "legally immaterial facts" from the government.
Trump says he had "very good" call with Zelenskyy
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants
Many grant recipients were scrambling to cover basic operating costs without the grant money — and were on the verge of furloughing staff and potentially closing their businesses — due to the freezing and termination of funds.
Mahmoud Khalil makes first public statement since his detention by ICE
In his first public statement since being detained by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement and sent to Louisiana, Mahmoud Khalil described himself as a "political prisoner."
Trump administration releases new trove of JFK assassination files
One professor said this JFK assassination files release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
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Trump calls for judge's impeachment, but it's unlikely Congress could remove him
How likely is it that some of these judges facing scrutiny from President Trump will be impeached?
Texas company gets approval to search for MH370 in new part of ocean
Malaysian cabinet ministers agreed to a "no-find, no-fee" contract with robotics company Ocean Infinity in the search for flight MH370.
Segway recalls 220,000 scooters after mechanical glitch injures 20
Mechanical failure can cause handlebars of scooters to fold while in use, resulting in broken bones, bruises and cuts.
Longtime FBI agent charged with disclosing classified records
FBI investigators say former agent Johnathan Buma may have compromised as many as 130 FBI files.
Costco extends its gas station hours in North America
Warehouse club says members can fill up an hour later than previously, with some pumps also opening earlier.
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Segway recalls 220,000 scooters after mechanical glitch injures 20
Mechanical failure can cause handlebars of scooters to fold while in use, resulting in broken bones, bruises and cuts.
Costco extends its gas station hours in North America
Warehouse club says members can fill up an hour later than previously, with some pumps also opening earlier.
Stocks waver as investors ponder rising economic uncertainty
The Federal Reserve's downbeat outlook on the U.S. economy is a wake-up call for investors.
Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks because trim panel can fall off
Loose stainless-steel trim panel can detach from Tesla's Cybertruck and drop onto the roadway, posing potential road hazard.
Red Lobster seeks to adjust to a changing economy
Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun took over last September, shortly after the chain closed many locations and filed for bankruptcy.
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Trump calls for judge's impeachment, but it's unlikely Congress could remove him
How likely is it that some of these judges facing scrutiny from President Trump will be impeached?
Longtime FBI agent charged with disclosing classified records
FBI investigators say former agent Johnathan Buma may have compromised as many as 130 FBI files.
Florida surgeon general among those floated for CDC director
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Social Security in-person identity check angers retirees, advocates
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
Man convicted in series of drive-by shootings at homes of New Mexico lawmakers
The former Republican candidate was convicted of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic officials, including the current state House speaker.
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Florida surgeon general among those floated for CDC director
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.
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.
Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's frozen meals recalled over wood-like material
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
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Migrant feared to have been deported to El Salvador has no record, docs show
In February, at a routine ICE check-in in Texas, Franco José Caraballo Tiapa was unexpectedly detained, and on Saturday, his wife lost contact with him.
Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman and first African to lead IOC
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.
Texas company gets approval to search for MH370 in new part of ocean
Malaysian cabinet ministers agreed to a "no-find, no-fee" contract with robotics company Ocean Infinity in the search for flight MH370.
U.S. offers $15M reward for woman accused of smuggling tech to Iran
A woman and three accomplices are charged with smuggling thousands of electronic components to Iran through front companies.
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.
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Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
"Yellowjackets" star talks twist in show
Lauren Ambrose, who stars in the hit show "Yellowjackets," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the cast of the show and the upcoming episode after a major twist was revealed.
A virtual trip to the moon with Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is taking people on an immersive experience called "The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks." The Academy Award winner co-wrote and narrated the film that tells the story of the Apollo missions. He also introduces the audience to the next humans who will make the trip to the moon next year.
How to watch the NCAA March Madness 2025 tournament live
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournament? Here's how to stream the college basketball games for free.
Whitney Cummings on turning postpartum struggles into comedy
Comedian Whitney Cummings, co-creator of "Two Broke Girls," returns for another year of her "Big Baby" tour, blending sharp humor with her new experiences as a mother.
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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.
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.
China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
The agreement comes after the cybersecurity startup rejected Google owner's original $23 billion proposal last July.
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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.
Construction work unearths remains of 33 skeletons, woman's shoe
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Astronauts return after extended space stay
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday in a SpaceX capsule after their original 8-day mission turned into more than nine months at the International Space Station. As they celebrate with their families, their next challenge will be adjusting to the pull of gravity on Earth.
Webb telescope's images of exoplanets "stunned researchers," NASA says
The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said.
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State Sen. Justin Eichorn resigns
Republican Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn has resigned after facing a federal criminal charge for allegedly soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
U.S. offers $15M reward for woman accused of smuggling tech to Iran
A woman and three accomplices are charged with smuggling thousands of electronic components to Iran through front companies.
Prosecutor probing alleged cartel killing site vows "truth will come out"
Charred bones and hundreds of articles of clothing and other personal effects were found at a location dubbed by local media as the "ranch of horror."
Idaho murders suspect bought knife, sheath before killings, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say the man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students bought a knife and sheath online in the months before the killings.
Third youth arrested, charged with murder in death of bicyclist caught on video
A third teen has been arrested in a fatal hit-and-run police say targeted a bicyclist on his way to work in Albuquerque, N.M. in May 2024.
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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.
SpaceX return went well, says astronomer
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
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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
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
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Deadline on deportation case passes
It is not clear if the federal judge presiding over the case on mass deportation flights to El Salvador received the additional information he requested from the Department of Justice. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
3 biggest roles of Education Department
President Trump is preparing to take executive action to dismantle the Department of Education. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the biggest roles of the federal agency.
Mr. Clooney Goes To Broadway | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jon Wertheim goes behind the scenes as George Clooney makes his Broadway debut, starring in an adaptation of the 2005 movie, "Good Night, and Good Luck." 60 Minutes, Sunday.
White House on judge on El Salvador case
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has sharp critiques for the federal judge presiding over the case on mass deportation flights to El Salvador. This comes as the court awaits more details on the flights in question. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
Why U.S. is bombing Houthi targets
The U.S. is targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebel targets in Yemen as Israel resumes operations in Gaza. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.