Al Franken returns to late-night comedy with stint as "Daily Show" host
The former senator and "SNL" writer says an abundance of news makes his return to late-night easier.
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Al Franken returns to late night
Former Sen. Al Franken joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss guest-hosting "The Daily Show" and the current state of comedy and politics.
Former Senator Al Franken on "The Takeout"
Comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken breaks from a stand-up comedy tour to chat with CBS News' Major Garrett. Franken talks about the state of politics and comedy in America, and finding the funny in serious topics. He also takes on a range of questions, from the war in Ukraine to Elon Musk's Twitter deal, and whether he would ever return to office.
Al Franken returns to public eye with weekly radio show
The one-hour interview show with figures from politics, entertainment and other fields will air Saturdays at 10 a.m. ET on the Sirius Progress channel
Buttigieg says he wouldn't have pushed Al Franken out of Senate
Several of his Democratic presidential rivals had pushed for Franken's resignation following sexual harassment allegations
Biden accusations cloud potential 2020 bid
At least half a dozen women have accused former Vice President Joe Biden of touching that made them uncomfortable. Should it keep him out of the presidential race, or did the resignation of Sen. Al Franken amid similar allegations go too far? Washington Post senior political reporter Aaron Blake joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Favorites for Al Franken's Minnesota seat reflect #MeToo's rise
Franken's successor, Tina Smith, and the endorsed Republican candidate, state Sen. Karin Housley, were heavy favorites in their respective races
Al Franken's Senate seat up for grabs in wake of #MeToo, and what else to watch in politics this week
Here are the top trends and people to watch in politics this week…ex-presidential candidates, an ex-con, transgender candidates...and one 14-year-old who's running for governor
Trump rally in Duluth
President Trump held a campaign rally for Republicans in Duluth, Minnesota tonight. CBS Minnesota reporter Esme Murphy spoke to CBSN about how Mr. Trump is hoping to bring out the votes for GOP congressional and Senate candidates.
Sarah Silverman opens up on Louis C.K., Franken and Ansari
Comedian Sarah Silverman talks about the misconduct allegations against her friends Louis C.K., Al Franken and Aziz Ansari
Al Franken speaks out for first time since resignation
Franken touched on Facebook's privacy issues and the U.S. election process in speech at a cybersecurity conference
Former George W. Bush ethics lawyer will run for Al Franken's senate seat
Painter filed paperwork with the FEC late last week to run for the seat after exploring a bid for more than a month
"If I do a campaign, I'm going to do it my way": Richard Painter on his possible Senate bid
Law professor and critic of President Trump is mulling bid for U.S. Senate in Minnesota -- but he hasn't decided if he'll run as a Republican
Gillibrand's message for female candidates
The Democrat from New York says politics can be rough and tumble. Her advice: Get on the ballot
Kirsten Gillibrand: The #MeToo senator
Before #MeToo was a movement, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was advocating for victims' rights -- in the military, on campus, and in her own party. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
Kirsten Gillibrand: The #MeToo senator
Before #MeToo was a movement, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was advocating for victims' rights -- in the military, on campus, and in her own party
Showdown, Olympic Cheating, Senator Gillibrand
Recognizing concealed carry permits across state lines; then, running from Putin after helping him cheat; and, Sen. Gillibrand: The political face of the #MeToo movement
Leading the #MeToo movement in Congress
Before #MeToo was a movement, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was advocating for victims' rights -- in the military, on campus, and in her own party
Gillibrand on Al Franken
New York Democrat Kirstin Gillibrand was the first senator to publicly call for the resignation of former Sen. Al Franken over sexual harassment allegations. Some members of her own party thought Gillibrand was being too hasty and disloyal. Gillibrand, the political face of the #MeToo movement, defends her decision in an interview with Sharyn Alfonsi on "60 Minutes."
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Before #MeToo was a movement, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was advocating for victim’s rights -- in the military, on campus, and in her own party. Read more here: https://goo.gl/ijpHty
Doug Jones, Tina Smith sworn in as new senators
Jones and Smith were sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence. Jones' election reduces the GOP majority in the Senate to 51-49
Al Franken makes resignation official
"I am grateful to Minnesotans for giving me the chance to serve our state and our nation," Franken wrote Tuesday
Michele Bachmann mulling bid for Franken's Senate seat
Bachman says she's praying about the decision to run
Franken thanks supporters
Speaking in his home state of Minnesota, Senator Al Franken thanked his staff and supporters as he prepares to leave office amid accusations of sexual misconduct. He vowed to keep fighting for causes he believes in.
White House says 104% tariff on China will take effect Wednesday
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
Supreme Court halts court order requiring rehiring of probationary workers
More than 16,000 probationary workers at six different agencies were fired in mid-February.
Dozens killed by roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on a crowd, killing more than 60 people and leaving many others injured or trapped under rubble.
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
Air traffic chief retires early as FAA replaces senior managers at DCA
In the wake of the deadly mid-air collision and a series of concerning close calls, the FAA has brought in a new management team to the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport.
Social Security wrongly tells some recipients their payments ended
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
Musk feuds with Navarro on tariffs as White House says "boys will be boys"
The world's richest person called a key Trump trade adviser "dumber than a sack of bricks" Tuesday.
Horse-drawn caissons to return to Arlington Memorial Cemetery after 2-year pause
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
IRS agrees to send immigrant tax data to ICE
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
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Horse-drawn caissons to return to Arlington Memorial Cemetery after 2-year pause
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
RFK Jr. cuts lead poisoning team helping tribes, local health departments
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Threat of a matcha shortage concerns U.S. businesses: "Uncharted territory"
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
Air traffic chief retires early as FAA replaces senior managers at DCA
In the wake of the deadly mid-air collision and a series of concerning close calls, the FAA has brought in a new management team to the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport.
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
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Threat of a matcha shortage concerns U.S. businesses: "Uncharted territory"
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
IRS agrees to send immigrant tax data to ICE
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
Trump tariffs could have "devastating impact," small businesses say
Small business owner Emily Ley says new U.S. tariffs on China will devastate her stationery store, calling the added costs "catastrophic."
Tax time triggers fraud alarms for some Obamacare enrollees
Consumers fraudulently enrolled in Affordable Care Act coverage could receive unexpected tax bills — possibly their only clue they've been victimized.
White House says 104% tariff on China will take effect Wednesday
The U.S. will impose a 104% tariff on imports from China starting on Wednesday, according to White House officials.
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Horse-drawn caissons to return to Arlington Memorial Cemetery after 2-year pause
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to improve the herd's health.
Musk feuds with Navarro on tariffs as White House says "boys will be boys"
The world's richest person called a key Trump trade adviser "dumber than a sack of bricks" Tuesday.
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.
IRS agrees to send immigrant tax data to ICE
The IRS has agreed to share immigrants' tax data with ICE for to help authorities identify and deport undocumented immigrants.
What is "honeytrapping"? Why a concept straight out of spy movies is a real threat.
U.S. government staff based in China were banned from sexual relationships with Chinese citizens earlier this year, bringing age-old fears of "honeypotting" back to the fore.
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RFK Jr. cuts lead poisoning team helping tribes, local health departments
The CDC's team of lead poisoning experts remained off the job a week after the sweeping HHS layoffs.
Mexico confirms country's first human death from H5N1 bird flu
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
At least 6 children test positive for measles at Texas day care
Lubbock Public Health issued new measles vaccine recommendations following the cases at the day care.
Tax time triggers fraud alarms for some Obamacare enrollees
Consumers fraudulently enrolled in Affordable Care Act coverage could receive unexpected tax bills — possibly their only clue they've been victimized.
Can weight loss drugs help with dementia risk? Here's what studies suggest.
Popular weight loss drugs may do more than curb appetite — they may also help reduce the risk of dementia, according to new research.
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Threat of a matcha shortage concerns U.S. businesses: "Uncharted territory"
Matcha, the bright green powder imported from Japan and used to make drinks and food, is in short supply.
Octavio Dotel, former MLB pitcher, dies in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco died after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Pérez.
Mexico confirms country's first human death from H5N1 bird flu
A 3-year-old girl in western Mexico died after contracting bird flu, Mexican health authorities said.
Congo repatriates 3 Americans over a deadly failed coup plot
The three Americans convicted for participating in a botched coup attempt in Congo last year have been repatriated to the United States, officials say.
Volcano eruption in the Philippines sends ash miles into the air
The area around Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines was still under evacuation orders from an eruption in December.
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Geri Halliwell-Horner's journey from Spice Girls to bestselling author
Geri Halliwell-Horner looks back at her time as a Spice Girl and talks about her transition to becoming an author.
Will Richard on winning NCAA national title
The Florida Gators won their first NCAA basketball title since 2007. Will Richard, who hit four three-pointers in the first half, speaks about the big win, what he'll remember from this season and the next steps in his career.
Florida Gators forward on big win over Houston
The Gators defeated the Houston Cougars 65–63, claiming their first national championship since 2007. Forward Thomas Haugh joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the thrilling finish.
Spice Girls Geri Halliwell Horner on new book
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her second novel, "Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire," a mystery-filled adventure that follows a young orphan uncovering secrets at a boarding school.
Idina Menzel on "Redwood"
Nearly a decade since her last Broadway role, Idina Menzel is back, this time climbing through midair as a grieving mother who finds healing and hope in California's redwood forest.
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Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
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.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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Dire wolf pups born 12,500 years after extinction, company says
Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
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Daughter uses podcast to try to solve dad's unsolved 2002 murder
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try to solve her father's murder.
Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial continues with witness testimony
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
Lori Vallow Daybell trial opening statements
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a woman facing charges in the death of her fourth husband. Lori Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted of killing two of her children in a separate trial, has pleaded not guilty in this case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Phoenix, Arizona, with more.
Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
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Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.
Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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.
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Abigail Spanberger talks gubernatorial race
Virginia voters are seven months away from electing their next governor in a race that's already seen record-breaking fundraising. Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger joins "America Decides" to discuss the historic race between her and the commonwealth's lieutenant governor.
Are trade deficits bad for the U.S. economy?
The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed in negative territory Tuesday as investors continue to reel from President Trump's global tariffs. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent at TheStreet, joins "America Decides" to examine how the escalating trade war could impact the global economy and whether trade deficits are inherently bad.
Trump aims to increase coal production
President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that aims to revitalize a declining coal industry and help the U.S. achieve affordable and reliable energy. CBS News Climate Unit senior coordinating producer Tracy Wholf breaks down the order and its concerns.
Hearing canceled after deportation ruling
Federal judge James Boasberg canceled a Tuesday hearing on the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act following the Supreme Court's ruling that the law can be used to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. Boasberg had been mulling contempt proceedings against the government over a lack of information in the case. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen reports.
Trump chats with GOP holdouts on budget plan
Several Republican holdouts went to the White House on Tuesday to discuss the GOP budget plan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Then, political strategists Michael LaRosa and Lance Trover join "America Decides" with analysis.