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Intel chief Dan Coats says he doesn't know what happened in Trump meeting with Putin; Village employees donate sick time to fellow officer battling cancer.
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Investigators search for motive in deadly California festival shooting; Farmers harvest crop for neighbor battling stage 4 cancer.
Coats on N. Korea: "Hope springs eternal"
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats tells lawmakers on Capitol Hill it's possible a breakthrough could happen with North Korea, but says he "seriously" doubts it.
Coats says cyberattacks a top threat to U.S.
Testifying at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said the U.S. is "threatened by cyberattacks every day."
Intel leaders on Russia
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Mike Rogers are being questioned on Capitol Hill about investigations into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government. The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe previews the hearings on CBSN.
Ex-DNI director on Russia and election security
As Election Day draws nearer, senior intelligence officials are warning that Americans may be most vulnerable to misinformation in the days after November 3. “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O'Donnell spoke to former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats about election security.
Trump tells Woodward he downplayed COVID risk
A series of tapes released by veteran Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward reveal President Trump was aware of the dangers posed by COVID-19 early on and purposely chose to "play it down." Jacqueline Alemany, a political reporter for the Post, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about that and other revelations from Woodward's tapes and upcoming book. (Disclosure: "Rage" is distributed by Simon & Schuster, a division of ViacomCBS)
Intel chief on the Trump-Putin meeting
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and Capitol Hill reporter for The Hill Molly Hooper joined Red and Blue to discuss Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats' comments about President Trump and President Putin.
Trump nominates John Ratcliffe as intel chief
President Trump is nominating GOP Rep. John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence, Mr. Trump tweeted Sunday night. Coats will leave office Aug. 15, the president announced, and an acting director will serve in the interim. CBS News' Olivia Gazis joins CBSN with the latest.
Director of national intelligence to resign
One of the few remaining members of President Trump's original national security team says it's time to "move on." Dan Coats says he is resigning as director of national intelligence. Coats had a tense relationship with the president over some high-profile security threats, including Russia, Iran and North Korea. Ben Tracy reports.
Dan Coats departing as U.S. intel chief
Dan Coats is resigning as President Trump's Director of National Intelligence after two years. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to discuss why Coats is choosing to step down now.
Dan Coats stepping down as intel chief
President Trump is nominating Rep. John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe is a conservative member of Congress who questioned Robert Mueller during last week's hearing. Paula Reid has more.
Trump defends DNI pick John Ratcliffe
President Trump's choice to succeed Dan Coats as director of national intelligence is drawing fire from Democrats questioning his qualifications. Now, some Senate Republicans, who would have to confirm John Ratcliffe, are not sure they want to. Nancy Cordes reports.
Experience of Trump's intel chief questioned
President Trump is backing Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. The director of national intelligence requires extensive "national security expertise," but colleagues of both parties say Ratcliffe has shown less zeal for the day-to-day work of intelligence oversight, according to public records, committee members and other officials familiar with his work. CBS News' Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss her reporting.
Congressman out as intel chief nominee
President Trump announced Republican Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe would no longer be considered to replace Dan Coats as director of national intelligence. Mr. Trump said he would announce a new nominee soon. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined CBSN from Washington to discuss.
Joseph Maguire named acting director of national intelligence
Mr. Trump announced National Counterterrorism Center director Joseph Maguire will be named as acting director of national intelligence. Gordon had been floated as possibility to replace Dan Coats.
Trump names new acting director of national intelligence
President Trump named Joseph Maguire to replace Dan Coats as acting director of national intelligence. Maguire's nomination follows the withdrawal of Mr. Trump's original pick, Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas, who wthdrew his name following media scrutiny over his qualifications for the role.
Former #2 U.S. intel official: "I didn't want to be anyone's agenda"
Sue Gordon, who was deputy director of national intelligence to Dan Coats, was supposed to become acting DNI after his departure last August. Instead, she resigned when it became clear President Trump would oppose her candidacy.
Schiff: Acting intel chief won't turn over whistleblower complaint
Schiff believes the complaint of "serious misconduct" may involve the president "and/or other senior White House officials"
Schiff subpoenas acting intel chief over whistleblower complaint
Schiff is concerned that Joseph Maguire may be withholding a whistleblower disclosure involving "serious misconduct" by the "President of the United States and/or other senior White House officials"
Top intel official Sue Gordon leaving her post same day as boss
Trump announced Thursday that National Counterterrorism Center director Joseph Maguire will replace Dan Coats
Trump's pick to lead intelligence community withdraws
President Trump had no sense Thursday night that Ratcliffe was having second thoughts about the job
Trump's pick for intel chief faces questions about his readiness
Colleagues on the committee say the man nominated to head the 17-agency intelligence community has only done some of the things needed to prepare him for the role
Trump defends his DNI pick amid criticism from lawmakers
Rep. John Ratcliffe joined the House Intelligence Committee just six months ago
Trump nominating John Ratcliffe to replace Dan Coats as intel chief
Coats, a former senator from Indiana, has served as director of national intelligence since the outset of Mr. Trump's presidency
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Trump calls off Strait of Hormuz ultimatum as Iran receives U.S. message from mediators
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, President Trump said his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
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U.S. sent Iran a message via mediators as Trump says deal is possible, Iranian official says
Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible.
Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS secretary in 54-45 Senate vote
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
2 pilots killed as plane and fire-rescue truck collide at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Pentagon to remove media offices after judge strikes down rules for reporters
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
Bill Cosby found liable in 1972 sexual assault, must pay nearly $60M in damages
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her nearly $60 million.
U.S. Park Police officer ambushed, shot by 2 men in Washington, officials say
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously wounded in an ambush shooting in Washington, law enforcement officials said. The officer was targeted, they said.
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U.S. Park Police officer ambushed, shot by 2 men in Washington, officials say
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously wounded in an ambush shooting in Washington, law enforcement officials said. The officer was targeted, they said.
Large blast at Valero oil refinery in Texas sends smoke, flames into the air
A large explosion at a Valero oil refinery near the Texas Gulf coast shot plumes of smoke into the air and forced some nearby residents to shelter in place.
Pentagon to remove media offices after judge strikes down rules for reporters
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
Worst Hawaii flooding in 20 years leaves many homes in mud: "We lost everything"
Hawaii is just beginning the recovery from a pair of massive storms that unleashed up to 4 feet of rain in parts of O'ahu and Maui over the past week, Gov. Josh Green said.
Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS secretary in 54-45 Senate vote
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
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Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time?
"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.
How to cut down on pet expenses as costs rise
Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
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Pentagon to remove media offices after judge strikes down rules for reporters
The Defense Department says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon, after a judge ruled that the military's new rules to get access to the Pentagon were unconstitutional.
Markwayne Mullin confirmed as DHS secretary in 54-45 Senate vote
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
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U.S. sent Iran a message via mediators as Trump says deal is possible, Iranian official says
Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible.
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Congress launches investigation into California hospice fraud
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump insists GOP pass SAVE America Act
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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229 migrants found calling for help in back of truck in Mexico
Veracruz is one of a number of states that migrants have historically crossed to reach the U.S., and are preyed upon by cartels and other criminal groups.
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U.S. sent Iran a message via mediators as Trump says deal is possible, Iranian official says
Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two warring countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News, after President Trump suggested a deal is possible.
Pope Leo puts Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame a step closer to possible sainthood
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
Strait of Hormuz dotted with about a dozen Iranian mines, U.S. officials say
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
Military plane crash in Colombia kills at least 66 people and injures dozens
A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off in southwestern Colombia, the South American country's military said.
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
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.
Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
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How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
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U.S. Park Police officer ambushed, shot by 2 men in Washington, officials say
A U.S. Park Police officer was seriously wounded in an ambush shooting in Washington, law enforcement officials said. The officer was targeted, they said.
Suspect in Loyola Chicago death misses first court date
Prosecutors say the man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance Monday as he receives treatment for tuberculosis. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Justin Timberlake's 2024 arrest on video
Newly released bodycam footage shows Justin Timberlake during his 2024 DWI arrest in New York. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspected hate crime as 4 Jewish group ambulances set ablaze in London
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at Missouri discount store, police say
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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3/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Two pilots die after an Air Canada Express flight hits a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport; Trump calls off his Strait of Hormuz ultimatum.
Official: U.S. sent Iran a message through mediators
Iran has received a message from the U.S. through mediators as a potential precursor to talks between the two countries, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official told CBS News on Monday. Clay Seigle, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to discuss the war.
Senate confirms Mullin as DHS secretary
The Senate on Monday confirmed Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem.
Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Families displaced in catastrophic Hawaii flooding
Parts of O'ahu and Maui were battered by a pair of massive storms, which the governor said had unleashed up to 4 feet of rain in certain areas. It caused the worst flooding in 20 years. Matt Gutman reports.