"Shooting heard" as Iran's anti-protest crackdown hits top university
Rights groups say forces "attacked" a top Tehran university, leading to clashes as weeks of anti-government unrest escalates and the ayatollah blames the U.S. and Israel.
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Deaths mount, celebs detained in Iran's "ruthless" protest crackdown
A singer whose protest song went viral and a former pro soccer player are among those reportedly detained as backlash against woman's killing spirals.
Iran protests rage as family say cops tortured, killed woman over scarf
Mahsa Amini's death in the custody of Iran's "morality police" has sparked 11 days of protests against the country's ruling Islamic clerics.
At least 17 killed as anti-government protests spread in Iran
Protests that erupted in one province after a woman detained by Iran's "morality police" died in custody have spread to more than 50 cities and towns, including the capital.
Iran leader lauds Putin for taking "initiative" to start Ukraine war
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told the visiting Russian autocrat that their two heavily sanctioned nations should maximize their "mutual cooperation."
Iran official faces angry protests as building collapse death toll climbs
"I will kill the one who killed my brother!" chanted the crowd in a rare challenge to Iran's ruling Islamic clerics, who are coming under mounting pressure.
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in birthright citizenship cases
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to limit three lower court orders that blocked enforcement of his birthright citizenship executive order nationwide.
Schumer to vote for GOP measure to avert government shutdown
The Senate plans to take up a House-passed bill to fund the government through September beginning on Friday, which needs the support of Democrats to move forward.
Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but says terms must be discussed
Russia's Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but that the terms need to be worked out.
Judge orders 6 federal agencies to rehire fired probationary workers
U.S. District Judge William Alsup extended relief to fired workers at the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury.
Hegseth orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in January to review "in a gender-neutral way" readiness standards for troops.
Dollar General says some customers can no longer afford staples
Dollar General's core customer base of low-income Americans are still getting hit by inflation, with retailer seeing little improvement ahead.
Trump makes some false or misleading claims to justify Canada tariffs
President Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian goods, citing trade imbalances and drug trafficking. But many of his claims exaggerate or misrepresent the facts.
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."
Map shows U.S. travel advisories by country
Questions have surfaced around the safety of traveling to the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean tourist destinations, including Turks and Caicos Islands.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 16)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Former SSA commissioner expects 10,000 workers to accept buyout
Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
Hegseth orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in January to review "in a gender-neutral way" readiness standards for troops.
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."
Dollar General says some customers can no longer afford staples
Dollar General's core customer base of low-income Americans are still getting hit by inflation, with retailer seeing little improvement ahead.
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Former SSA commissioner expects 10,000 workers to accept buyout
Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.
Dollar General says some customers can no longer afford staples
Dollar General's core customer base of low-income Americans are still getting hit by inflation, with retailer seeing little improvement ahead.
U.S. toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ceasefire.
Trump makes some false or misleading claims to justify Canada tariffs
President Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian goods, citing trade imbalances and drug trafficking. But many of his claims exaggerate or misrepresent the facts.
IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
IRS' top lawyer replaced amid DOGE's alleged push to share taxpayer info with other federal agencies.
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Trump's ambassador pick says "Canada is a sovereign state"
"Canada is a sovereign state, yes," Pete Hoekstra said during his confirmation hearing Thursday.
Hegseth orders review into military standards, including fitness and grooming
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed in January to review "in a gender-neutral way" readiness standards for troops.
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."
U.S. toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ceasefire.
USPS to cut 10,000 workers through voluntary early retirement program
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy confirmed that the Elon Musk-led DOGE is now working with USPS.
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White House pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to run CDC
A White House official confirmed that the administration is pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What is micro-cheating? Relationship experts share what to know.
Micro-cheating, whether intentional or not, can negatively impact a couple in a number of ways. Here's what to know, according to relationship experts.
Breaking down food additive safety
As concerns over food additives grow, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with top food executives to discuss stricter regulations under his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. A recent poll shows 58% of Americans want the Trump administration to prioritize limiting chemicals in the food supply. KFF Health News senior correspondent David Hilzenrath joins us to break down the risks and regulations.
Riddle Hospital president encourages more women to join her field
Women are a large component of the overall health care industry, but make up only 14% of hospital CEO roles.
More hospitals treating patients at home to reduce overcrowding
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states.
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Trump's ambassador pick says "Canada is a sovereign state"
"Canada is a sovereign state, yes," Pete Hoekstra said during his confirmation hearing Thursday.
Why the moon will be shades of red, orange and yellow tonight
There's an opportunity tonight to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar eclipse.
America's Mideast partners welcome Trump's U-turn on displacing Gazans
Along with Arab nations backing an alternative to Trump's "Riviera of the Mideast" proposal, Hamas also cautiously welcomed his sharp change in rhetoric.
Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France
Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.
Map shows U.S. travel advisories by country
Questions have surfaced around the safety of traveling to the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean tourist destinations, including Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Jack Quaid on transforming rare condition into a superpower in "Novocaine"
Jack Quaid stars as a man who can't feel pain in "Novocaine," an action thriller hitting theaters Friday.
Comedian Nikki Glaser to return as host of 83rd Golden Globe awards
Nikki Glaser will return to host the Golden Globe Awards for a second year, following her historic debut as the first solo female host.
Nikki Glaser returning as Golden Globe host
Nikki Glaser will return to host the Golden Globe Awards for a second year, following her historic debut as the first solo female host. The comedian, praised for her sharp wit, will helm the 83rd annual ceremony airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ in January 2026.
A look at new Tom Petty documentary
The long-lost 1983 documentary "Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party," directed by Oscar-winner Cameron Crowe, was shown only once before disappearing. Now, more than four decades later, fans finally get to see the film that captures the band on the road and finishing "Long After Dark." Cameron Crowe and Tom Petty's daughter, Adria Petty, join us to discuss its long-awaited return.
Jack Quaid on "Novocaine" film
Jack Quaid, known for "The Boys" and "Scream," stars in the new action-comedy "Novocaine" as Nathan Cain, a man who can't feel pain. When his love interest is kidnapped, he turns his condition into a superpower in a high-stakes rescue mission.
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Breaking down Microsoft new quantum chip
Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum computing chip, claiming it created an entirely new state of matter to make it possible. Experts say the technology could revolutionize problem-solving, from drug discovery to climate solutions, processing calculations in minutes that would take traditional computers septillions of years. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor of Wired, has more.
Long-awaited homecoming set for astronauts
On Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida, possibly clearing the way for the long-awaited homecoming of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams. Their eight day stay at the International Space Station has lasted more than nine months.
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.
What kind of jobs will be impacted by AI?
Last week, online furniture retailer Wayfair announced it would increase its use of generative artificial intelligence and cut 340 tech jobs. It reflects an increase in businesses and companies opting to cut back human tasks in favor of the new technology. Mark Muro, senior fellow and policy director at the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence
Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to creating "small modular reactors."
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Volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt soon, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead.
About a third of bird species in U.S. need conservation help, new report says
The 2025 State of the Birds report identifies 112 "tipping point" species — those that have lost more than half their populations in the past five decades.
"Guitar shark" among the 866 new marine species discovered in ocean
New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine life findings.
Earliest human face fossil from Western Europe revealed in study
The prehistoric facial bones were found buried in 50 feet of mud and silt, and are believed to be 1.1 to 1.4 million years old, researchers said.
Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
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Former mafia godfather shot dead on highway in France
Jean-Pierre Maldera died after he was shot in his car in the middle of a busy highway near the French city of Grenoble, officials said.
Man allegedly held captive for decades
Authorities in Waterbury, Connecticut, say a woman held her stepson captive for more than two decades until he intentionally started a fire in his room in a desperate bid to escape. Police have arrested 56-year-old Kimberly Sullivan and charged her with cruelty and kidnapping, though her attorneys have denied the allegations.
After Nevada prison brawl kills 3 inmates, 20 people are charged
Anthony Williams, 41, Connor Brown, 22, and Zacharia Luz, 42, were killed in the July 30 fight at Ely State Prison.
Idaho murders case defense will claim evidence planted, prosecutors say
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged
An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police. His stepmother was charged with cruelty and kidnapping.
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Why the moon will be shades of red, orange and yellow tonight
There's an opportunity tonight to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar eclipse.
"Stranded" astronauts' return delayed again
Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams will have to wait another couple of days to come home after NASA and SpaceX scrubbed the launch of a mission that would have paved the way for their return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood reports.
Unprecedented images of mysterious Mars moon captured by space probe
A space probe named Hera captured images of Mars' small Deimos moon while on a mission to examine an asteroid.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission delayed
The launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 to the International Space Station was scrubbed Wednesday less than an hour before liftoff. The four astronauts onboard are supposed to replace Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been aboard the space station for more than 9 months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood reports.
SpaceX rocket launching soon
A SpaceX rocket is set to launch to the International Space Station to bring back astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams to Earth after they spent 9 months there. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Trump meets with NATO secretary
President Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday. The president has been a vocal critic of the military alliance, which took shape in the aftermath of World War II. CBS News executive director for White House and politics coverage, Fin Gomez, reports.
Ex-EPA chief on Zeldin's regulation rollbacks
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin has drastically shifted U.S. efforts to combat climate change. On Wednesday, he announced a series of moves to roll back dozens of environmental regulations. Gina McCarthy, former EPA administrator, joins "America Decides" with her reaction.
Cati Blauvelt: Death of a Soldier's Wife | Post Mortem
"48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant and field producer Kat Teurfs discuss the case against John Blauvelt on "Post Mortem." Blauvelt, a one-time military recruiter, went on the run with his teenage girlfriend after stabbing his wife Cati to death. When U.S. Marshals finally tracked him down six years later, Blauvelt was using a different name and living with a new girlfriend across the country. Watch the team discuss the murder weapon, the pirate tattoo authorities used to identify Blauvelt and the journal where he wrote "I did it."
Trump to speak on "law and order" at DOJ
President Trump is expected to deliver remarks Friday at the Department of Justice focused on "law and order." The visit comes amid mass layoffs and demotions at the department. David Weigel, political reporter for Semafor, and Deepa Shivaram, White House correspondent at NPR, join CBS News to discuss what to expect.
Trump to invoke 1798 law for deportations
President Trump is planning to use a wartime law from 1798 to help carry out deportations to Guantánamo Bay, according to multiple U.S. officials familiar with the plan. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.