Prosecutor declines charges in ATF shooting of Little Rock airport director
Pulaski County Prosecutor Will Jones said in a letter to ATF that no charges in the shooting would be filed after reviewing the Arkansas State Police investigation.
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Dear David: Barista on act of kindness
In a new series, "Dear David," "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud shares feel-good stories about regular people doing extraordinary things. In this one, a barista shares how a customer's unexpected $200 tip helped her honor her mother.
Arkansas airport executive director dies after Little Rock home shootout
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said agents were trying to serve the warrant just after 6 a.m. at a home in west Little Rock when someone inside the home fired gunshots.
Deadly tornadoes rip through South, Midwest
Dozens of tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest, killing at least 33 people. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBS News from one of the hardest hit communities of Little Rock, Arkansas.
5 killed in small plane crash in Little Rock, Arkansas
All five people aboard were employees of an environmental consultant company.
5 killed after small plane crashes in Arkansas
Officials in Little Rock, Arkansas, are investigating the cause of a plane crash that killed all five people on board. Those killed all worked for the same consulting firm.
Chief Justice John Roberts: Judges' safety 'essential' to court system
Chief Justice John Roberts is praising programs that protect judges, saying that "we must support judges by ensuring their safety.".
Arkansas biker with backpack full of gasoline ignites during traffic stop
An Arkansas motorcyclist is expected to survive after he was engulfed by a fireball during a traffic stop.
Man charged with buying stolen human remains
Police initially found what they described as older human remains including full skeletons that they determined were legally obtained, but authorities say others were stolen from a mortuary in Arkansas and sold.
Black Santas pop up in Little Rock after family gets racist note
"Please remove your Christmas yard decoration," the letter said, signed by Santa.
Family harassed over "Black Santa" decorations
An African American family in Little Rock, Arkansas, received an anonymous letter penned from Santa, asking the family to take down "Black Santa" decorations installed at their house. Adriana Diaz has more.
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How a 7-year-old won the battle to make female toy soldiers
"I've never gotten a letter from a child like that before," one toy manufacturer said.
6-year-old girl fights to get female army men added to the toy military
When Vivian Lord noticed there weren't any women among the plastic army men, she decided to take action
Beto O'Rourke visits gun show in Arkansas, NRA responds
NRA mocked the Texas Democrat's standing the polls, and O'Rourke responded with poll numbers about "70% of Americans support an assault weapons ban"
Trudy, the oldest gorilla in captivity, dies at 63 in Arkansas
According to her keepers, Trudy was the "boss lady"
Arkansas could go down to one abortion clinic
If the laws aren't blocked, women in Arkansas won't be able to access abortions after 10 weeks into pregnancy beginning this week
Former NFL champion dies of heat stroke in Arkansas
Petrus had worked outside all day at his family shop and his cause of death is listed as heat stroke, coroner says
Diner goes viral for "My Girlfriend is Not Hungry" menu option
For $4.25, you can "add extra French fries to your entrée, and fried chicken wings (2) or fried cheese sticks"
Catastrophic Midwest flooding threatening farmers' crops
Justin Sebo's wheat crop was only two weeks away from harvesting. Now it's gone
Arkansas' capital city elects black mayor for first time
Frank Scott wins a runoff for Little Rock mayor, becoming the first African-American elected to lead Arkansas' capital city
Child killed in Arkansas bus crash
One child was killed and 45 people were hurt when a charter bus ran off an interstate near Little Rock, Arkansas. The bus was carrying a youth football team home from a championship game. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Bus carrying youth football team crashes, killing 1 child, injuring dozens
Arkansas State Police said the bus crashed along Interstate 30 near Benton, about 25 miles southwest of Little Rock
For $2,800, you can be buried in a fishing boat casket
"I might have just buried you in your fishing boat," Joel Schmidt told his father, which led to the idea for the company
Skeletal remains found in drainage pipe ID'd as missing teen
The pipe opens near where police found Ebby Steppach's car days after she was reported missing in October 2015
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Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
When will we know the presidential election results? A state-by-state guide
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
Where to watch live election results and coverage of 2024 vote
CBS News will have extensive live coverage of the 2024 election results as the votes come in. Here's how to watch on TV, cable or streaming.
Here's how much Donald Trump is worth, from his DJT stock to real estate
Donald Trump is still a billionaire, but his net worth has fluctuated sharply this year along with the value of one of his main investments.
White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Tropical Storm Rafael gains steam as it heads for Cuba, Gulf of Mexico
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch for parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Why do we have the Electoral College?
When people cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, their votes translate into Electoral College representation. Many wonder why the system still exists, and if it should.
Boeing machinists accept labor contract, ending 7-week strike
Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.
Online ticket thefts target Swifties. Here's how to protect yourself.
Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.
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Online ticket thefts target Swifties. Here's how to protect yourself.
Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.
White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
How much is the vice president paid?
Despite being second in line to the U.S. presidency, the vice president earns less than Supreme Court justices.
How much money do U.S. House members make?
Members of Congress haven't given themselves a raise since 2009, but House lawmakers still earn six figures.
Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
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Online ticket thefts target Swifties. Here's how to protect yourself.
Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.
How much is the vice president paid?
Despite being second in line to the U.S. presidency, the vice president earns less than Supreme Court justices.
How much money do U.S. House members make?
Members of Congress haven't given themselves a raise since 2009, but House lawmakers still earn six figures.
How much money does the President of the United States make?
The U.S. president's salary has remained unchanged since 2001. Here is how much the nation's chief executive earns.
What's open and closed on Election Day? Check here before you go.
On Election Day 2024, here's what is open and closed, including banks, stores, the post office and more.
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Live updates as U.S. gets out to vote on Election Day 2024
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
When will we know the presidential election results? A state-by-state guide
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
How much is the vice president paid?
Despite being second in line to the U.S. presidency, the vice president earns less than Supreme Court justices.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin faces Eric Hovde in Wisconsin Senate race
Sen. Tammy Baldwin is fighting to hold onto her Senate seat in a tight race against Republican Eric Hovde in Wisconsin.
Sen Jacky Rosen vs. Sam Brown in Nevada Senate race
Polls showed Sen. Jacky Rosen leading Republican Sam Brown in Nevada as Election Day approached, but the state has historically posed polling difficulties.
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What to know about fluoride in water following RFK Jr.'s health claims
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
Election day stress? Here are last-minute tips, according to experts
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
How people in recovery hope to change the political landscape
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Idaho public health department restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
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2 killed, 4 wounded by Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
North Korea tests missiles, says U.S. actions warrant its nuclear buildup
North Korea and its partner Russia say Kim Jong Un's U.N. resolution-breaking missile tests are a justified reaction to U.S. military provocations.
Migrants anxiously monitor U.S. election, fearing Trump win
While Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to keep current limits on asylum, former President Donald Trump has vowed to seal the southern border altogether.
Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
Volcano eruption burns homes, killing at least 10 on Indonesian island
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the "husband and wife mountains" on Flores island, erupts, covering villages in thick ash and hot embers.
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From the archives: Music legend Quincy Jones
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Cole Hauser on "Yellowstone" character
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
U.K. prosecutors mull whether to charge Russell Brand over sex assault allegations
In September 2023, British media outlets Channel 4 and the Sunday Times published claims by four women of being sexually assaulted or raped by Russell Brand between 2006 and 2013.
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Officials sound alarm over fake election videos
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
In Elon Musk's "election integrity" community on X, false claims proliferate
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit stock price soars after social media player reports rare profit
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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How 2024 races may affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Halloween weather breaks records
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
New research on climate and extreme weather
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
The Climate Election: Transportation, explained
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
The Climate Election: Disaster recovery
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
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White supremacist planned to blow up power site, feds say
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
2 killed, 4 wounded by Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
Kenyan man convicted of plotting 9/11-style attack on U.S.
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
Gunmen storm hospital, kill patient and 2 police officers
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
Ex-officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding keys
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
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Cargo ship launched to space station with science gear, holiday treats
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Chinese space station gets new crew
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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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.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Congressional races impact
With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch.
Buttigieg on Harris-Walz final Michigan push
As the race tightens in Michigan, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks about the Harris-Walz team's last push to sway voters and what to expect on Election Day.
"Three Meals": PA voters voice key concerns
In Pennsylvania, where electoral votes could tip the scale, voters discuss issues shaping their decisions in this unpredictable race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Rep. Elise Stefanik on Election Day issues
As Election Day unfolds, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about America's political temperature and Trump's potential historic comeback.
The road to 270 electoral votes
A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to become the next president. Ed O'Keefe looks at the scenarios that offer Donald Trump and Kamala Harris their best paths to victory as Election Day unfolds.