Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.
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Irish prime minister says "tariffs are damaging" amid Trump trade standoff
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin described the U.S. and Ireland's economic relationship as a "two-way street."
Underlying hostility Trump, Irish PM meeting
President Trump hosted Ireland's prime minister at the White House on Wednesday. It's a traditional visit to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, which is on March 17. The two leaders sat in the Oval Office, where Mr. Trump spoke out against the European Union's reciprocal tariffs and said, "the EU was set up in order to take advantage of the United States." Fin Gomez, CBS News executive editor for White House and politics coverage, reports.
Trump slams EU while sitting next to Irish PM
President Trump hosted Ireland's prime minister at the White House for St. Patrick's Day. It comes as the European Union, which Ireland is a part of, is set to impose tariffs on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have more.
Trump meets with Ireland's Martin
President Trump met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office weeks after the bombastic meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi breaks down what was discussed.
Trump hosting Ireland leader at White House
President Trump is hosting the taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, at the White House on Wednesday amid the European Union's pushback against U.S. tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports on the visit and new data about undocumented Irish immigrants in the United States.
Irish, undocumented, and unsure of their future in Trump's America
They run businesses. They tend bars. They pay taxes. But still they live in fear. There are thousands of undocumented Irish immigrants in America today, and some of them shared their stories.
Man convicted of raping, murdering Irish woman in India gets life in prison
The body of 28-year-old Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer on a beach popular with tourists in 2017.
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan dies from injuries sustained in fall
Michael O'Sullivan, a 24-year-old Irish jockey, died Sunday after falling during a race earlier this month, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board said.
Man found guilty of rape and murder of Irish woman in India
The body of 28-year-old Danielle McLaughlin was found by a farmer on a beach popular with tourists in March 2017
Boxer John Cooney dies week after losing title fight
Irish boxer John Cooney died a week after being taken into intensive care following his Celtic super-featherweight title defeat to Nathan Howells.
Storm Éowyn slams Ireland, parts of U.K. with record winds
Ireland's national weather service says the country has seen 114 mph wind gusts, the highest ever recorded on the island.
Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.
Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, Irish civil jury says
The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $257,000 for her lawsuit that claimed Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on Dec. 9, 2018
Conor McGregor accuser found "very bruised" after alleged rape, medic says
A paramedic has told a court hearing a civil suit brought by a woman accusing Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel room that she was found with significant injuries.
Thousands show up in Dublin, duped by online Halloween parade hoax
Large crowds that gathered in central Dublin for a Halloween parade were tricked, not treated, by an apparent online hoax.
Lost story by "Dracula" author discovered after over 130 years
"Gibbet Hill" tells of a sailor murdered by three criminals whose bodies were strung up on a hanging gallows on a hill as a ghostly warning to passing travelers.
Apple must pay Ireland more than $14 billion in back taxes, court rules
Ruling comes on same day EU court enforces whopping $2.7 billion penalty against Apple in long-running antitrust case.
Human moms teach pregnant, endangered orangutan how to breastfeed
When a critically endangered orangutan was pregnant, the Dublin Zoo hatched a plan to teach her the maternal skills she'd need to care for her newborn.
UAE charged a victim of alleged domestic violence for attempting suicide
Tori Towey was briefly detained and charged with attempting suicide in the UAE as she faced what a legal advocacy group said was "brutal domestic violence."
12 injured after Qatar Airways flight hits turbulence over Turkey
The flight QR107, which landed in Dublin just before 1 p.m. local time, experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey, Dublin Airport officials said in a statement.
Israel increasingly isolated on world stage
Norway, Ireland and Spain announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. Israel immediately ordered back its ambassadors to those countries and condemned the move. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab and Margaret Brennan have more.
Norway, Spain, Ireland recognize Palestinian state
Norway, Spain and Ireland announced Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state. The move prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to respond with fury, calling it a "reward for terrorism." Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.
Biden honors Kenya with state visit
President Biden welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. Ruto is the first leader of an African country to receive this honor since 2008. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang explains the agenda.
3 U.S. allies to recognize Palestinian state
Three U.S. allies -- Ireland, Spain and Norway -- plan on recognizing a Palestinian state beginning on May 28. The move is largely symbolic for now. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab explains.
Stocks rebound on hopes Trump will negotiate tariff deals
The stock market is rebounding Tuesday after a three-day sell-off sparked by President Trump's tariffs.
China vows to fight Trump's tariff trade war "to the end"
As the president threatens China with even more tariffs, Beijing says it will never bow to "unilateral bullying," and "will fight to the end."
Supreme Court OK's resuming deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members
President Trump issued a proclamation March 14 invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
Florida beats Houston to win NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
March Madness came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball title.
What to know as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are set to begin in Oman
The U.S. and Iran will soon begin nuclear negotiations, but there already seems to be disagreement between President Trump and Tehran over the nature of the talks. Here's what to know.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
South Korea says about 10 North Korean troops crossed its border
South Korea fired warning shots after, Seoul says, North Korean troops crossed their border. The soldiers then went back to the North, Seoul said.
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Social Security wrongly tells some recipients their payments ended
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
Stocks rebound on hopes Trump will negotiate tariff deals
The stock market is rebounding Tuesday after a three-day sell-off sparked by President Trump's tariffs.
For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
Migrants who entered U.S. via Biden-era CBP One app stripped of legal status
Migrants who came to the U.S. via a Biden-era online appointment app have been told to leave "immediately," officials say.
4 dangerous measles myths to know as U.S. cases rise
Misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine can put people at risk. Here's what to know.
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Social Security wrongly tells some recipients their payments ended
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
How much could Trump's tariffs hike the price of your wine and whisky?
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
Stocks rebound on hopes Trump will negotiate tariff deals
The stock market is rebounding Tuesday after a three-day sell-off sparked by President Trump's tariffs.
China vows to fight Trump's tariff trade war "to the end"
As President Trump threatens China with even more tariffs, Beijing says it will never bow to "unilateral bullying," and "will fight to the end."
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For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
Migrants who entered U.S. via Biden-era CBP One app stripped of legal status
Migrants who came to the U.S. via a Biden-era online appointment app have been told to leave "immediately," officials say.
China vows to fight Trump's tariff trade war "to the end"
As President Trump threatens China with even more tariffs, Beijing says it will never bow to "unilateral bullying," and "will fight to the end."
RFK Jr. calls for end of fluoride in drinking water
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
Supreme Court OK's resuming deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members
President Trump issued a proclamation on March 14 invoking the Alien Enemies Act to summarily deport Venezuelan migrants who are allegedly members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
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For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
4 dangerous measles myths to know as U.S. cases rise
Misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine can put people at risk. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. calls for end of fluoride in drinking water
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
CDC redeploys to Texas measles outbreak as RFK Jr. backs vaccine
The redeployment comes after another unvaccinated child died in the measles outbreak in Texas.
How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.
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Prince Harry in court to appeal revocation of his U.K. security detail
Prince Harry made the trip from California to be in a London court as his lawyer argued the removal of his U.K. security detail was "unjustified and inferior treatment."
How much could Trump's tariffs hike the price of your wine and whisky?
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
At least 13 killed by roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo fell in, killing more than a dozen people, leaving more than 70 others injured and many thought to be trapped under rubble.
What to know as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are set to begin in Oman
The U.S. and Iran will soon begin nuclear negotiations, but there already seems to be disagreement between President Trump and Tehran over the nature of the talks. Here's what to know.
South Korea says about 10 North Korean troops crossed their border
South Korea fired warning shots after, Seoul says, North Korean troops crossed their border. The soldiers then went back to the North, Seoul said.
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Clem Burke, longtime drummer for Blondie, dies at age 70
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
LOCASH on new album on the way
Ahead of their new album "Bet the Farm," country stars Preston Brust and Chris Lucas join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss their latest chart-topping moment and what comes next.
"White Lotus" star Walton Goggins on shocking season finale
Actor Walton Goggins spoke to "CBS Mornings" about "The White Lotus" season three finale, fan theories and more.
David Foster on Broadway musical, "BOOP!"
David Foster, the legendary music producer behind hits for Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his first Broadway musical, inspired by the classic cartoon character Betty Boop.
"White Lotus" star Walton Goggins on finale
Actor Walton Goggins talks about the season finale of the hit HBO series "The White Lotus." Season three follows the fate of the guests and staff at a luxury resort in Thailand. Goggins' character, a troubled man in search of answers about his father's mysterious past, is a major part of the finale, which aired Sunday.
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Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
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.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
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Lori Vallow Daybell trial opening statements
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a woman facing charges in the death of her fourth husband. Lori Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted of killing two of her children in a separate trial, has pleaded not guilty in this case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Phoenix, Arizona, with more.
Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault
British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, London police said.
Catholic priest shot dead at his parish rectory in Kansas
Arul Carasala was shot and killed by a man who approached him at his parish rectory in Seneca, Kansas, church officials said.
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Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
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.
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Small business owners on Trump tariffs
While large retailers may weather the storm, independent businesses are struggling to absorb rising costs tied to new trade policies. "CBS Mornings" hears from one Los Angeles entrepreneur facing tough choices.
Building a brand in college sports' NIL era
Deja Kelly has turned her platform into a personal brand, but she says having the right support system — from a financial advisor to her "momager" — is key to staying grounded in the new NIL economy.
Deadly U.S. storms killed at least 24
At least 24 people were killed during storms that slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. Kentucky residents are shocked after having to evacuate their homes and businesses. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Frankfort.
Lori Vallow Daybell latest trial begins
Lori Vallow Daybell was in an Arizona court Monday to represent herself in a trial involving the killing of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, in 2019. In her opening statement, Vallow said the evidence will show it was self defense, but prosecutors argued she conspired with her brother to kill Vallow, who had filed for divorce, to collect a $1 million life insurance policy.
Weight loss drugs could help curb dementia
Two new studies in JAMA Neurology show some diabetes and popular weight loss drugs could help to protect against dementia. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to explain what researchers found.