Biden to visit New Orleans Monday, in wake of Bourbon Street attack
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will meet with families and community members during their visit, the White House said.
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U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal news
President Biden is reportedly blocking the deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 veterans of Vietnam and Korean Wars
One recipient, Kenneth W. David, attended the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award were represented by family members.
Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday
President Biden announced Friday he would reject Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals
President Biden awarded the nation's second-highest civilian honor to 20 Americans on Thursday, including House Jan. 6 committee leaders Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Rep. Liz Cheney. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more on why Mr. Biden picked them and the House speaker vote.
Bourbon Street reopens after attack
New Orleans' Bourbon Street has reopened less than two days after a terrorist attack killed at least 14 people in the early hours of the new year. CBS News' Kati Weis reports and CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, a former chief of operations for the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, has more on security going forward and the attacker.
Biden, Trump teams conferring on NOLA attack
CBS News has learned the Biden administration and the Trump transition team have been in close contact after a man used a car early Wednesday to kill 14 and injure dozens of others on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Scott MacFarlane report.
FBI probing New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks
The FBI says it now believes the man behind the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans worked alone. Meanwhile, a truck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. CBS News' Kati Weis and Charlie D'Agata have the latest. Then, terrorism expert Colin P. Clarke joins with analysis.
Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.
Biden updates on terrorist attack
President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon Street attacker is believed to have acted alone.
Trump's response to New Orleans attack
President-elect Donald Trump's comments on the New Orleans terrorist attack first bashed President Biden's immigration policy. This comes as the nation prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter's legacy while preparations continue for the new presidency. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump comments on New Orleans attack
President-elect Donald Trump slammed the Biden administration and its immigration policies before more details emerged about the identity of the man who rammed his truck into a crowd in New Orleans. CBS News' Libby Cathey has more.
Final arrangements for Jimmy Carter's funeral
The final plans are in place for former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Carter died over the weekend at the age of 100. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Trump bashes Biden over New Orleans attack
President-elect Donald Trump called President Biden the "worst president in the history of America" as he took to social media to react to the deadly New Orleans truck attack. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Questions about Biden comments on NOLA attack
President Biden said Wednesday that the New Orleans truck attacker had posted videos online that showed ties to ISIS, but so far those videos haven't surfaced publicly. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Biden and Trump's responses to NOLA attack
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump had starkly different reactions to the deadly New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has more.
White House reaction on New Orleans attack
With just a few weeks left in office, President Biden huddled with his homeland security team after the deadly attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Biden remarks on New Orleans attack
President Biden spoke Wednesday night about the deadly truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
Biden speaks to reporters about truck attack
President Biden spoke with reporters briefly about the early investigation into the truck attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people early on New Year's Day. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more on Biden's comments and the response to the attack from President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden response to New Orleans truck attack
President Biden has spoken with the mayor of New Orleans and offered federal resources in the wake of a deadly New Year's Day truck attack on the city's Bourbon Street. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Date set for Jimmy Carter's state funeral
An official date for former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral is now set. Jan. 9 will be a national day of mourning for the only former commander-in-chief to live to be 100. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Skyler Henry have more.
Remembering Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Americans are remembering Carter for his impact on foreign policy and his humanitarian work after his presidency. CBS News' Mark Strassmann, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe report.
World remembers Jimmy Carter
The world is reacting to the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. Carter's humanitarian legacy after his time in the White House is prevalent among his many achievements. CBS News' Skyler Henry, Mark Strassmann and Ed O'Keefe report.
Carter's relationship with later presidents
Former President Jimmy Carter had an interesting dynamic with the presidents who held the Oval Office after him. American presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky joined CBS News to talk about that.
Biden remarks on Jimmy Carter's death
President Biden spoke Sunday night about the death of former President Jimmy Carter, saying Carter believed "everybody deserved a shot." See Biden's full remarks along with analysis from CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Trump's inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
U.S. flies long-range bomber in new show of force against North Korea
The U.S. use of B-1B bombers in drills with South Korea, as North Korea marked the birthday of its founder, could draw an angry response from Kim Jong Un.
JD Vance drops Ohio State football trophy at White House
JD Vance nearly fumbled Ohio State's college football championship trophy in a White House celebration Monday.
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To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
2 injured hikers rescued from remote Arizona desert in separate incidents
Federal agents rescued two injured hikers who were stranded in remote parts of the Arizona desert, in separate incidents over the weekend.
Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
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See which U.S. rivers are considered the most endangered
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
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To Peep or not Peep? The Easter holiday treat evokes strong reactions.
Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
How to request a tax extension from the IRS
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Do you know what you pay in taxes? Here's what Americans pay the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
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Wrongly deported Maryland man's lawyers, DOJ to face off in court
The two sides will appear for a follow-up hearing after a judge ordered the administration to provide her with updates on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's whereabouts.
Fewer women left their states to get abortions in 2024, survey finds
Fewer people crossed state lines to obtain abortions in 2024 than a year earlier, a Guttmacher Institute survey has found. The number of abortions in clinics rose slightly, the survey shows.
Imports of computer chips, pharmaceuticals probed by Trump administration
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Trump inner circle warned of tariff consequences
The White House has taken pains to say administration officials are unified on the tariff effort announced on April 2, which the White House dubbed "Liberation Day."
Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from 4 countries, judge rules
Under a program known as CHNV, migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela were allowed to fly to the U.S. after securing a sponsorship from U.S.-based individuals.
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Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
Study projects how much cancer is caused by CT scans
A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.
Ex-FDA official: RFK Jr.'s autism claims could give "people false hope"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed Friday that new research will find the cause of the "autism epidemic" by September. Dr. Peter Marks, the former top vaccines official at the Food and Drug Administration, warns on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "giving people false hope is something you should never do."
Former top health official criticizes RFK Jr. for downplaying measles deaths
Dr. Peter Marks said that the deaths of unvaccinated children is "just not acceptable."
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U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.
U.S. military tracks Russian warplanes flying near Alaska
The U.S. military has reported Russian military activity near Alaska several times in recent months.
China orders its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jets, report says
As its trade war with the U.S. widens, China has ordered its airlines to stop accepting Boeing jet deliveries, Bloomberg reports.
Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
U.S. flies long-range bomber in new show of force against North Korea
The U.S. use of B-1B bombers in drills with South Korea, as North Korea marked the birthday of its founder, could draw an angry response from Kim Jong Un.
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New documentary looks at the Carter family
In the new Paramount+ documentary "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, and director Soleil Moon Frye reflect on how addiction, mental health struggles and the pressures of fame affected Aaron and Nick Carter and their siblings.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris jewelry theft trial, lawyer says
The trial stems from a jewelry heist in October 2016 during which Kim Kardashian was held at gunpoint in her luxury Paris apartment by masked men.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
David Oyelowo on "Government Cheese"
Award-winning actor David Oyelowo joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his latest role in "Government Cheese," where he plays a formerly incarcerated man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family. The show marks his first major comedy role.
Aaron Carter faced "tremendous pressure" as a child star, sister says
Angel Carter, the twin sister of the late Aaron Carter, opened up about her brother's struggles growing up as a child star in a new Paramount+ documentary.
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Why the FTC says Meta is an illegal monopoly
Opening statements began Monday in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in the tech world, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust suit against Meta. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mark Zuckerberg called to testify in Meta's antitrust trial
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
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.
Blue Origin crew talks historic spaceflight
Blue Origin's all-female crew includes "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn and award-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez. Ahead of their launch, they spoke about their nerves, excitement and the historic spaceflight.
Vanessa O'Brien reflects on historic journey
Explorer Vanessa O'Brien joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on her record-breaking journey from Mount Everest to the bottom of the ocean to space aboard Blue Origin's sixth crewed mission, completing the "Explorers' Extreme Trifecta."
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Man detained in Caribbean for famed crime reporter's 2021 murder
Authorities detained a man "who played a leading role" in the high-profile murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, prosecutors said.
Pennsylvania arson suspect's alleged plans
The suspect tied to a fire at Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence could be in court as soon as Wednesday. State authorities say 38-year-old Cody Balmer is currently hospitalized for a medical event "not connected to Sunday's incident." Police say Balmer planned to beat Governor Shapiro with a hammer if he found him. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses
Police also believe the ex-worker took valuables, such as gold jewelry, from the bodies of those to be buried.
Couple arrested for selling exotic cats including white tigers and puma
The couple is suspected of raising desert lynxes and servals, a wild cat native to Africa, as well as hybrid species created by crossing these breeds with domestic cats, police said.
Deacon killed in shooting at church Easter egg hunt in Mississippi
A deacon was shot and killed after an Easter egg hunt hosted by his church in Gulfport, Mississippi, on Saturday, according to the church and local police.
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Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Blue Origin's latest space tourism step
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was among the historic six-women crew for Monday's Blue Origin flight to the edge of space. Mark Strassmann reports on the launch and what it means for space tourism.
Highlights of Gayle King's Blue Origin flight
Watch highlights of "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King's historic Blue Origin spaceflight with an all-women crew, from the launch to when the capsule safely touched down in West Texas.
Katy Perry sings "What a Wonderful World" during historic spaceflight
Pop star Katy Perry, one of the six women aboard Blue Origin's spaceflight, explained why she chose not to sing one of her own songs during the historic journey.
Katy Perry reacts after Blue Origin flight
Pop star Katy Perry spoke about her experience on Blue Origin's rocket shortly after she, "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, journalist and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn safely returned to Earth. She talked about bringing a daisy on the flight, singing Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" and the "collective energy" in the capsule.
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Gayle King, Aisha Bowe on spaceflight
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe joined an all-female Blue Origin crew to experience the view 62 miles above Earth. The pair recall the quiet, beauty and overwhelming emotions of seeing the planet from space.
Lake Bell on new children's book
Actor and filmmaker Lake Bell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new children's book, "All About Brains: A Book About People," inspired by her daughter's epilepsy diagnosis and her mission to celebrate neurodiversity.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Gayle King's loved ones celebrate spaceflight
As "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King journeyed to the edge of space in a Blue Origin rocket with an all-women crew, her family and friends celebrated her accomplishment. To support her, King's family all wore yellow, her favorite color, for the launch as they watched the historic moment.
Elephants form "alert circle" to protect calves during San Diego earthquake
A herd of African elephants instinctively formed an "alert circle" to protect the younger elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park as a 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday.