Florida carries out its 18th execution this year
The state of Florida carried out its 18th death sentence in 2025 on Tuesday evening.
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Democrats see Miami mayoral race as litmus test on Trump economy, immigration
National Democrats have deployed resources for County Commissioner Eileen Higgins, while Mr. Trump has endorsed former City Manager Emilio Gonzalez.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Cold-Blooded Killer
A father goes hunting in a Florida lake and vanishes. Many thought he was eaten by alligators - not his mother. Seventeen years later, stunning courtroom revelations: it was murder. "48 Hours"correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Parents frustrated by charter school company
Taxpayer-funded charter schools are spreading in communities around the country, offering a curriculum with a Eurocentric focus that stresses traditional values. Our CBS News investigation found these taxpayer-funded schools operate with limited public oversight. Mark Strassmann spoke with a group of parents who feel betrayed after one Florida school failed to open.
Charter school company run by GOP rising star left parents scrambling
School choice advocate Erika Donalds called the publicly funded schools a "national model" and defended millions paid to vendors she was tied to.
F-16s scrambled, flares deployed to intercept plane near Mar-a-Lago
NORAD has tracked over 40 temporary flight restriction violations over Palm Beach since President Trump's inauguration.
Campbell Soup exec made offensive remarks about customers, lawsuit claims
The food maker says the executive who allegedly mocked customers is no longer employed at Campbell's.
Alleged audio of Campbell's Soup exec's rant
A former Campbell's Soup Company employee has filed a lawsuit against the business with his lawyers saying he recorded a meeting where an executive made offensive comments about Indian workers and said the company's products were for "poor people." CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Gym owner, 36, fights to crush milestones after surviving severe stroke
Donald "Frue" McAvoy and his fiancée were having a quiet day at home when his vision went black and his airway collapsed.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida coasts
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
Florida executes man who raped, killed former manager in 1988
Florida man Richard Barry Randolph, who was convicted of raping and killing his former manager, became the 17th person executed in the state this year.
House Dem charged with stealing FEMA money, using it for her campaign
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida was indicted for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in federal emergency funds and routing some of it to her campaign account.
New details in cruise ship death investigation
Criminal charges may be filed against a step-sibling of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, a Florida high school cheerleader found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month, CBS News has learned. Cristian Benavides has the latest on the investigation.
Update on teen found dead on cruise ship
CBS News has learned that criminal charges may soon be filed against the stepsibling of a teenager found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has the details.
Florida executes ex-Marine who abducted, raped and killed 6-year-old girl in 1979
A man convicted of killing a 6-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom has been executed in Florida, which was the record 16th death sentence carried out under Gov. Ron DeSantis.
4 dead, 13 injured after police chase suspect crashes into Florida LGBTQ bar
More than a dozen people were standing outside Bradley's, a popular LGBTQ bar, when the car crashed into them after a police chase.
Tampa car crash kills 4, over a dozen hurt
In Tampa, Florida, four people were killed and more than a dozen were hurt after a car crashed into a crowded bar.
Antonio Brown waives extradition on attempted murder charge
Former NFL player Antonio Brown will return to Florida after deciding not to contest his extradition from a New Jersey jail on an attempted murder charge.
Judge orders arrest of ex-Green Beret tied to failed Venezuela raid
Jordan Goudreau was arrested last year on weapons smuggling charges tied to the failed coup attempt undertaken during the first Trump administration.
Relief flights leave Florida for Jamaica
Flights of aid are being sent from Florida to Jamaica in response to Hurricane Melissa. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Miami.
Crocodile seen with dog in its mouth captured by Florida wildlife officials
A large American crocodile seen swimming with a dog in its mouth near Satellite Beach was captured and placed in permanent captivity, according to FWC.
State executes man convicted of raping and killing his neighbor 27 years ago
Norman Mearle Grim Jr., 65, died Tuesday by lethal injection. Florida has executed more people than any other state in 2025.
"Fertility tourism" booming as U.S. couples seek affordable treatments abroad
A Florida couple traveled to Colombia to make their dream of a family a reality through the booming "fertility tourism" business.
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Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump also claimed to have "wiped out" Iran's armed forces.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence
Colorado's governor on Friday announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen drops reelection bid after redistricting
Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday that he's retiring from Congress at the end of this term after his district in Memphis was redrawn.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
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U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years
Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.
Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
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Which college majors offer the best long-term return on investment?
College grads outearn people without a degree within 15 years, even after paying for tuition, study finds.
How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation.
Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
Why are so many U.S. CEOs in China with Trump, and what do they want?
More than a dozen American CEOs are accompanying President Trump on his trip to China. That's not unusual.
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Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
Colorado governor commutes Trump ally Tina Peters' prison sentence
Colorado's governor on Friday announced he is commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
Pirro threatens charges against parents if their teens violate local curfew
In a move aimed at curbing the growing problem of "teen takeovers," D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is threatening to bring charges against parents if their teens violate the local curfew.
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Pentagon's rush to counter drone threat may pose safety risks, specialist says
The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
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The origins of hantavirus
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens, Africa's CDC says
A new Ebola outbreak in a remote province in Congo has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far, Africa CDC says.
FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary
A third of patients in a clinical trial had tumors shrink while taking a genetically engineered treatment known as RP1.
RFK Jr. says he won't run for president in 2028
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is trying to address the interests of his MAHA supporters, who view him as their hope for the future, while being a good soldier in the eyes of the Trump White House.
Teens help save man having a heart attack
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
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Lawmakers press Trump for military support for Taiwan after Xi summit
President Trump told reporters he made "no commitment either way" to China's Xi Jinping regarding U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan.
U.S. reups $6M reward for American missing in Afghanistan for 12 years
Paul Edwin Overby Jr. vanished in May 2014 while researching a book in Khost province, Afghanistan, the FBI said.
Cuba's biggest threat to U.S. is collapse, says former defense secretary
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
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Inside look at "Jack Ryan: Ghost War"
John Krasinski and Michael Kelly join "CBS Mornings" to discuss reuniting for the movie, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War," after starring in the TV series "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" for four seasons. They discuss the movie, their friendship and how they balance it all with their busy family lives.
Previewing new season of "Couples Therapy"
Dr. Orna Guralnik speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the new season of the docuseries "Couples Therapy," which features Guralnik counseling four new couples on how to tackle issues in their relationships, including major political differences and infidelity.
Drake releases three new albums
In a surprise, Drake dropped three new albums Thursday night, including "Iceman." It's the Canadian rapper's first new music since his explosive public feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Yellowstone spinoff "Dutton Ranch" premieres
Yellowstone actors Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly are reprising their roles as the fan-favorite onscreen couple Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the newest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch." CBS News' Julianne Ferreira has more.
From the archives: Outspoken film critic Rex Reed
Film critic Rex Reed, whose clever and barbed opinions about movies – and movie stars – made him a fixture for decades in print and on television, died on May 12, 2026 at age 87. In this Feb. 4, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, Reed talked with Mo Rocca about how he came to live the life of an A-Lister himself. He also dispensed his unvarnished opinions about that year's best picture Oscar-nominees.
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Oklahoma becomes latest state to sue Roblox over child safety concerns
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
How the Trump-Xi summit could impact AI race
President Trump's visit to Beijing comes as the U.S. and China compete for artificial intelligence supremacy. Matt Sheehan, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins with analysis.
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.
Closing arguments held in OpenAI case
Lawyers presented closing arguments Thursday in the OpenAI trial pitting Elon Musk against its CEO, Sam Altman. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week
Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.
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New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
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Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.
Coast Guard stops boats holding 3 tons of cocaine, opens fire on one
The crew of the Tahoma, a 270-foot Coast Guard cutter, made the interdictions about 90 miles off the coast of Cartagena, Colombia.
Cartel leader "The Gardener" hit with U.S. charges after dramatic capture
Jalisco cartel boss Audias Flores Silva was arrested in an operation by Mexican Navy special forces based on information provided by U.S. agencies.
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NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
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5/16: The Uplift
David Begnaud meets a man who has attended the Kentucky Derby for 79 years in a row – and his dying wish to make it there one last time.
Breaking down SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a decision that will allow the abortion pill mifepristone to continue being sent through the mail for now. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the ruling.
Africa CDC confirms new Ebola outbreak in Congo
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a new deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo that has claimed the lives of at least 65 people. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins with analysis.
Rep. Ro Khanna on Trump-Xi summit
President Trump wrapped up a two-day summit in China with future arms sales to Taiwan in some doubt and scant details on future Chinese purchases of American jets and soybeans. Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California joins "The Takeout" with his reaction to the trip.
Ratcliffe meets with Cuban officials in Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with senior Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, following months of President Trump flirting with taking military action against the island nation. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports.