Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, who led the Soviet Union from 1985 until its breakup in 1991, has died at the age of 91, Russian state news agencies announced. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon launch postponed
NASA had to scrub Monday's scheduled launch of the Artemis 1 mission to orbit the moon after issues arose during fueling overnight. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett get more on the breaking news from Pat Duggins, news director of Alabama Public Radio, who's been covering the space program for years, and Jim Bell, a professor at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration.
Former Trump Org. executive pleads guilty
Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty to 15 felony fraud counts in a New York City courtroom Thursday. He was sentenced to 5 months in jail and must repay nearly $2 million and testify in the company's upcoming trial. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green talk with CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe about the breaking news.
Garland speaks on Mar-a-Lago search warrant
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday that the Justice Department has moved to unseal the search warrant used by the FBI to search former President Trump's Florida home, given Trump's "public confirmation" of the search and "substantial public interest." Garland also told reporters that he had personally approved the warrant. Watch his full statement and analysis in this CBS News Special Report anchored by Margaret Brennan.
Top al Qaeda leader killed by U.S. drone strike
CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with details on the U.S. operation in Afghanistan that led to the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al Qaeda and a key figure behind the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
NYC Building on Fire
NO AUDIO: A WCBS chopper has captured footage of a massive building fire on historic Houston Street in Manhattan's SoHo section of New York City.
46 migrants found dead in back of truck
Forty-six migrants were found dead in the back of a tractor trailer in San Antonio on Monday, officials said. Sixteen others were taken to the hospital to be treated for heat-related illnesses. Watch officials give an update on the situation.
Mario Batali found not guilty
Celebrity chef Mario Batali has been found not guilty at his trial in Boston after he was accused of unwanted groping and kissing. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Mola Lenghi to discuss the verdict.
Police: 6 killed in July 4th parade shooting
Law enforcement officials and the mayor in Highland Park, Illinois, held a news conference after a gunman opened fire at a Fourth of July parade, killing at least 6 people and leaving two dozen injured. The suspect is still being sought. Watch the briefing here.
Several shot in Los Angeles park
A shooting at Peck Park in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles left at least seven people injured with at least three suffering gunshot wounds. Two of them were taken to the hospital in critical condition. CBS Los Angeles' Laurie Perez reports.
Bridge collapses in Pittsburgh
Emergency crews are on the scene of a bridge collapse in Pittsburgh, and officials say it appears there were no life-threatening injuries. President Biden is scheduled to visit the city today to talk about the economy and infrastructure. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more on the breaking news.
Biden's symptoms improving following COVID diagnosis
President Biden's doctor Saturday said Biden's symptoms continues to improve as he receives treatment for COVID-19. Christina Ruffini has more.
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Biden's COVID symptoms improving, doctor says
President Biden continues to isolate at the White House residence but is still working as he recovers from COVID-19. His doctor said his symptoms have improved. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19; New York reports first U.S. polio case in nearly a decade
Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19, but said he is "doing well" and "getting a lot of work done." His physician said he is experiencing "mild symptoms," including a runny nose and fatigue. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Biden's physician says president has "mild symptoms"
Dr. Jon LaPook, CBS News chief medical correspondent, explains what President Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis means for someone his age and whether he could have a rebound case taking Paxlovid.
Biden "doing great" after COVID-19 diagnosis
President Biden tweeted he is "doing great" and "keeping busy" after testing positive for COVID-19. Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, who was with Biden on Wednesday, reacts to the diagnosis and how it will impact White House operations.
Assassination shocks mostly gun-free Japan
Japan has one of the lowest rates of gun violence in the world, making the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a particularly extraordinary act of violence. Professor Nancy Snow joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen with more on the reaction.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigning
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation after days of defections from members of his own cabinet. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green from London with reaction.
Texas town begins to mourn school shooting
CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero from Uvalde, Texas with an update on the aftermath of Tuesday's deadly school shooting.
School safety in wake of Uvalde shooting
Safety in the classroom is top of mind for many educators after Tuesday's tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Kenneth Trump, president of National School Safety and Security Services, a Cleveland-based consulting firm specializing in school security and emergency preparedness training, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green with more.
Violence erupts at funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Israeli security forces were seen pushing mourners and firing tear gas as thousands flocked to Jerusalem to mourn the reporter killed during an Israeli raid.
UN sexual health agency assists Ukraine women
Ukraine is preparing for new Russian attacks in the eastern part of the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the latest developments. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers also spoke with Jaime Nadal, the United Nations Population Fund representative in Ukraine, about the support the agency is providing to women and children.
Red Cross helping evacuate civilians in Ukraine
Humanitarian groups are desperately working around the clock to help people evacuate from war zones in Ukraine. Gherardo Pontrandolfi with the International Committee of the Red Cross recently visited areas like Irpin and Bucha. He joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
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Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen wins first gold medal of Milano Cortina Games
The highest-ranked American in the men's downhill was Kyle Negomir, who finished 10th.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Which countries and athletes have the most Olympic medals of all time?
While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
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Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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.
How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.
Officials shut down man's free bus rides
After a licensed school bus driver finished his route, he decided to help after seeing lots of other children walking to school in the cold. As Tony Dokoupil reports, the offer was short-lived.
Olympics kick off with opening ceremony in Milan
The opening ceremony marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with celebrations at Milan's San Siro Stadium and at venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Seth Doane reports.
What to know about high-stakes Super Bowl security
With less than 48 hours until kickoff for Super Bowl LX, security preparations are already in motion. Kris Van Cleave has a preview.