Police chief on family's deaths in Mexico
Police Chief Paul Vermeer of Creston, Iowa, talked with reporters about the news that a local family of four died while vacationing in Mexico.
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Family of four from Iowa found dead in Mexico
The bodies of Kevin, Amy, Sterling and Adrianna Sharp were discovered inside a condo in Tulum, where they went on vacation
In New Hampshire and Iowa, Trump eyes 2020 re-election as midterms loom
As the GOP faces challenges in November, Trump and his allies trained their focus this week on the 2020 presidential primary's premier states
Basketball coach allegedly filmed boys in hotel bathroom
Greg Stephen, co-founder of the Iowa Barnstormers traveling team, is facing a federal child pornography charge
Iowa Senate leader resigns after video shows him kissing lobbyist
Republicans in the GOP-controlled chamber plan to elect a new majority leader on Wednesday
Ex-facility workers sentenced for abusing disabled residents
The ex-workers for the Iowa facility for people with autism or brain injuries were each sentenced to probation
Iowa governor on gun control, U.S. News' best state
Kim Reynolds was with President Trump and fellow governors at the White House on Monday for a listening session after Florida's school shooting
Iowa governor on gun control, best state
U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of the best states Tuesday, with Iowa topping the list, followed by Minnesota and Utah. Louisiana ranked last place. Iowa's Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. News & World Report editor Brian Kelly join "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Iowa was No. 1 on the list and what Gov. Reynolds believes should be done to help prevent school shootings.
Iowa player intentionally passes up record to honor fallen legend
Jordan Bohannon intentionally misses free throw that would've knocked Chris Street out of the record books - with Street's parents in attendance
"Dancing with the Stars" tour bus crashes in Iowa
Authorities say all cast and crew members are fine. Some sustained minor injuries
Key issues for Trump's SOTU speech
Ahead of President Trump's first State of the Union, CBSN spoke with local reporters from Missouri, Iowa, Nevada, Florida and Minnesota about the policies that matter most to voters in their states.
Iowa students may have to pass citizenship to get diploma
A state measure would mandate high schoolers to pass a standard civics exam to fulfill their graduation requirements
Questions about Trump overtake GOP senator's town hall meeting
While there were questions about local issues, constituents also focused on the ongoing Russia investigation, immigration and president's recent "sh*thole" remark
Mom: Note about boy with disabilities says "keep your son away from ours"
Lacey Brandenburg took to social media to share a letter she says her son received
2 jackpots worth nearly $800M tempt lottery players
Mega Millions drawing will take place Tuesday night, while players of the Powerball game will seek a $440 million annuity prize on Wednesday
Vandals kill at least 500,000 bees in Iowa
Justin Engelhardt said the incident wipes out his business and that it will be impossible to recover from
Vandals destroy 50 beehives
Vandals destroyed 50 beehives in Iowa, killing half a million bees. The owners of this Iowa bee and honey operation were devastated to find clumps of bees in the snow: "Every hive was knocked over."
Student living in retirement home helps bridge generation gap
In our series, "A More Perfect Union," we travel to Iowa to see how an artist-in-residence program is bringing about a special bond
Student living in senior community
In our ongoing series, A More Perfect Union, we're looking at a partnership between a university and a retirement home that's helping bridge a generational divide. We traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, to visit Gabby Clutter, a 22-year-old student living at a retirement community.
Christmas Day fire kills 4 family members
The blaze erupted a little after 12:30 a.m. Monday in the town of Blue Grass, Iowa
Deadly fire engulfs school bus in western Iowa
Authorities say two people died in school bus fire in western Iowa
Radio station staffers fired over comments about basketball players
KIOW-FM radio says both employees were terminated Monday
Dog steps on shotgun, shoots hunter
Four hunters and two dogs were looking for pheasants when one of the hunters placed a loaded 12-gauge shotgun on the ground
Man found guilty in death of gender-fluid teenager
Jorge Sanders-Galvez, 23, was found guilty in the death of 16-year-old Kedarie Johnson
New fingerprint algorithm helps FBI identify bodies found decades ago
The FBI and local medical examiner offices have identified more than 200 bodies found between 1975 and the late 1990s
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire expected to halt war in Lebanon within hours
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached a ceasefire to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
Hostel staff detained after 6 deaths linked to alcohol poisoning
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of the six deaths.
World's oldest man dies in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
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Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
A day in the life of a Southwest plane during Thanksgiving travel season
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Osprey ferrying White House staff in N.Y. grounded due to safety issue
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
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Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
A day in the life of a Southwest plane during Thanksgiving travel season
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Planning to retire at 65? Most Americans have to stop working earlier.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
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Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Trump "border czar" Tom Homan to visit border with Texas governor
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
No-fault divorce advocates start to fret as talk of banning it bubbles up
Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to "pull the trigger" while they still have the option of no-fault divorce.
Biden wants drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic covered by Medicare, Medicaid
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart the latest big corporation to scale back DEI policies
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
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Why Thanksgiving may feel different for Americans on weight loss drugs
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
As many as 1 in 5 people won't lose weight with GLP-1 drugs, experts say
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
A study to devise nutritional guidance just for you
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
A study to personalize nutrition guidance just for you
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
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Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire expected to halt war in Lebanon within hours
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached a ceasefire to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
U.S. says unexplained drone sightings near U.K. military bases ongoing
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
Why an Australian dictionary picked "ens***tification" as the word of 2024
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
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Danielle Pinnock talks "Ghosts"
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
Colman Domingo on starring in "The Madness"
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner shares pictures of baby Bash
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
Drake accuses Spotify, UMG of inflating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Glicked" sweeps box office
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
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AI grandma tool helps fend off phone scams
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks impacted by ransomware attack on software vendor
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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 AI can help to plan your next vacation
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing an outage. Here's what to know.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
How are U.S. winters permanently changing?
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
Emperor penguin found on Australian beach released at sea after 20 days of care
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
Iceland volcano flares in region's 7th eruption in one year
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
How collecting pine cones helps renew Oregon forests after wildfires
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
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Fugitive on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list arrested in U.K.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 train shooting is arrested for sexual assault
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Menendez brothers resentencing delayed
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
NFL, NBA warn players about burglaries
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
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Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Will Biden react to Middle East news?
All eyes are on the White House as news emerges of an imminent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah to stop fighting in Lebanon. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the U.S. reaction to the potential development.
White House on Israel-Hezbollah news
The White House is awaiting the announcement of a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group to end the war in Lebanon. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the role of the U.S. and France in the deal negotiations.
Marcus Jones on his love for football, music
New England Patriots star Marcus Jones has become an NFL record-breaker. But in the off-season, he channels his creativity as a part-time recording artist.
Homan to visit southern border with Abbott
President-elect Donald Trump's Border Czar pick, Tom Homan, is in Texas Tuesday for a visit to the southern border with Gov. Greg Abbott. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Possible impact of Trump's proposed tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump is promising to immediately enact sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China when his new presidency begins. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at what effects those tariffs would have.