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Almanac: February 25
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Last year striking workers won more generous contracts from the Big Three automakers, making up for pay cuts taken during the Great Recession, and marking a comeback for the labor movement.
Last year unionized auto workers who walked out at the big three car makers won generous contracts, making up for pay cuts they'd taken during the Great Recession. It marked a comeback for the labor movement, and a notable achievement for United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain, who came up the ranks as an auto plant electrician, and still carries his grandfather's union pay stub in his pocket. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Fain about the increase in public support for unions; and about efforts to organize auto workers in Southern states that are traditionally less friendly to unions.
In this excerpt from his new memoir, the veteran actor – whose roles have ranged from romantic leads to a swashbuckling "Star Wars" hero – writes about an early experience on stage.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
We leave you this Sunday before Presidents Day with our national bird, bald eagles, wintering along the Missouri River near Crofton, Nebraska. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.
The country artist unafraid to write lyrics that strike a chord, and maybe a few nerves, has released her fourth studio album, "The Devil I Know." What makes her success all the sweeter is that almost all of it came after McBryde took on one of her demons: alcohol.
Journalist Mstyslav Chernov talks about experiencing the Russian bombardment of Ukraine, depicted in his Oscar-nominated documentary, "20 Days in Mariupol," while Sen. Angus King warns against ending American aid for Ukraine's war.
When Russian forces bombarded the Ukrainian city of Mariupol nearly two years ago, journalist Mstyslav Chernov and his colleagues with the Associated Press stayed in the besieged city to document the horrendous humanitarian crisis. The footage they managed to transmit to the world opened eyes to the horrors of the Russian attack, and is now the basis of his Oscar-nominated documentary, "20 Days in Mariupol." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Chernov about the suffering he witnessed. He also talks with Ukrainian soldiers wounded during last year's counter-offensive; and with Senator Angus King, who says ending American aid for Ukraine's war will be "the greatest geopolitical mistake this country has made in generations."
After winning two Oscars, the actress put her career on hold for three years to care for her father, who had a lung transplant. Now she stars in a movie that hits close to home.
After winning two Academy Awards, actress Hilary Swank put her career on hold for three years to care for her father, who had a lung transplant. Now she stars in a movie that hits close to home: "Ordinary Angels," about a woman who tries to accomplish the impossible to help a young girl in need of a life-saving transplant. Swank talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about struggling to build her career, and what she gained from stepping away to spend time with her dad.
The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others.
The former president's grandson says his grandfather, who has witnessed massive transformations in the world during the past century, maintains his spirit thanks to his unwavering adherence to principles of faith and respect for others.
Found to have illegally profited from habitually inflating the value of his real estate holdings in order to obtain loans at reduced interest rates, former President Donald Trump was ordered Friday to pay nearly $355 million, and was barred from running a business in New York for three years. Correspondent Martha Teichner reports on what it means, and how Trump responded with an unusual fundraising tactic.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents.
Oklahoma officials had asked the Supreme Court to temporarily prohibit the DHHS from stripping the Oklahoma State Department of Health of $4.5 million in federal Title X funding.
The strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began more than 900 days ago.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not "give in to pressure" to agree to a truce in the war with Hamas.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest. Pearsall's mother said on social media that a single bullet entered through the right side of his chest and exited out of his back, missing vital organs.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Texas deputy Maher Husseini was stopped at an intersection in his personal vehicle when a suspect exited another car and opened fire on him, authorities said.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
The shooting appeared to be "unintentional and self-inflicted," police said in a statement.
Texas deputy Maher Husseini was stopped at an intersection in his personal vehicle when a suspect exited another car and opened fire on him, authorities said.
The U.S. Open's signature drink is a smash hit with tennis fans, and for vodka maker Grey Goose, despite its steep $23 price.
The U.S. Open's signature drink is a smash hit with tennis fans, and for vodka maker Grey Goose, despite its steep $23 price.
Given that many retirees live on fixed incomes, affordability is a key metric to take into account when considering where to live out one's golden years.
A quirk of the calendar means millions of Social Security recipients won't receive checks this month.
Scammers are increasingly targeting U.S. consumers using Bitcoin teller machines, with some people losing thousands of dollars.
Monthly job growth has replaced inflation updates as the most important signal of how the economy is faring.
U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's ruling upends the Republican presidential nominee's plan to move the case to federal court.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Oklahoma officials had asked the Supreme Court to temporarily prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from stripping the Oklahoma State Department of Health of $4.5 million in federal Title X funding.
Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday morning, the FBI confirmed.
Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are being reported in the U.S. in 2024.
Asian American and Pacific Islander women once had a relatively low rate of breast cancer diagnoses. Now, researchers are scrambling to understand what's changed.
As a new school year is set to begin, some areas are seeing lower levels of vaccinations, which could make kids more susceptible to diseases like measles and whooping cough. Thd CDC is stepping up efforts to help get kids vaccinated, including those from lower income family who may struggle to afford health care. Celine Gounder reports.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who signed a maternal health bill in her state last week, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she doesn't "believe anything that Donald Trump says," including his recent support of IVF. "I don't think Donald Trump can spell IVF, let alone understand what it means, because his own Project 2025, remember, which establishes a fetal personhood, would undermine and take away IVF treatment," Healey added.
A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis.
Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against Hamas leaders for the deaths of American citizens in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, according to charging documents unsealed Tuesday.
Archaeologists unearthed a collection of 27 silver coins that officials say date back to the ancient Roman Republic.
The Indian state of West Bengal passed a law seeking the death penalty for rapists in the wake of a doctor's brutal rape and murder.
The couple — who prosecutors say had a "long-unfulfilled wish to have a daughter" — are also accused of killing the Ukrainian woman's mother.
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not "give in to pressure" to agree to a truce in the war with Hamas.
A federal judge in Atlanta has ruled that former President Donald Trump and his campaign must stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming."
Kyndle Wylde, the winner of "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition, grew up singing in her family's worship band before moving to Nashville.
Actor Max Greenfield, star of hit series "The Neighborhood" and "New Girl," discusses his new children's book, "Good Nice Thoughts." The book, inspired by his friendship with the late actor Leslie Jordan, aims to help kids tackle their anxieties.
Kyndle Wylde talks about her reaction to winning "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition and what's next for her in her music career.
You voted, and the winner of the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition is Kyndle Wylde. The singer-songwriter grew up singing in her family's worship band at church and moved to Nashville to pursue her dreams of a career in music.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
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.
If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service.
New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook through November indicates warmer than average temperatures are expected in 2024. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend.
More Americans are having to choose between food and energy bills as the price of electricity rises. The cost is based on many factors, but one stands out from the rest — and is likely only going to make matters more complicated and expensive.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
All four victims were passengers on a Blue Line train as it was headed into the Forest Park terminal when they were shot shortly before 5:30 a.m.
The San Francisco 49ers said Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest. Pearsall's mother said on social media that a single bullet entered through the right side of his chest and exited out of his back, missing vital organs.
Texas deputy Maher Husseini was stopped at an intersection in his personal vehicle when a suspect exited another car and opened fire on him, authorities said.
The FBI says it has arrested Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff for New York Governor Kathy Hochul, along with her husband Chris Hu. The couple will be charged for violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A New York man will be sentenced for making thousands of harassing calls to several U.S. lawmakers. Ade Lilly faces up to five years in prison. CBS News Justice Department reporter Rob Legare has more.
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
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?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
Throughout history, there have been several notable spills -- oil in the ocean, molasses in Boston, and the New York Times reminds us Tuesday of the legacy of the Great Lego Spill of 1997.
Tennis fans are flocking to Queens, New York, in record numbers to grab seats at the 2024 U.S. Open tournament. The tournament last week saw more than 75,000 fans on average per day.
Tipping feels like a growing part of our daily life, and the numbers support this. According to the payroll processing firm Gusto, 6.5% of American retailers currently accept tips, which is nearly twice the amount recorded in 2019. Michael Lynn, a professor at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, joins to discuss.
The last time a far-right party won an election in Germany, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the New Deal, and the world saw the creation of FM radio. On Monday, a new far-right group made gains in the country after state elections.
We're just about two months away from Election Day, but in some states, legal fights over the race have already started. In Georgia, the Republican-controlled State Election Board has passed a rule that will allow election officials to conduct "reasonable inquiries" before certifying results. Democrats are suing to block it, arguing that the bar for these "reasonable" inquiries isn't clearly set and could allow any one board member to block the certification of election results for any reason. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins to discuss.