U.K. wonders if embattled leader Liz Truss can even outlast a lettuce
The prime minister's 6-week tenure has been defined by self-inflicted chaos, but with her party divided, it's unclear where Britain goes from here.
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Biden calls shelved U.K. tax plan a "mistake"
Pres. Joe Biden is openly criticizing U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss' economic plan for the first time, calling it a "mistake." Truss withdrew the tax cut plan she had touted on the campaign trail after it sent financial markets into a tailspin. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain the impact this criticism could have on relations between the two countries.
Liz Truss walks back tax cuts amid recession fears
Experts say public confidence in United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss is steadily falling after she reversed course on her proposed tax reforms. Ian Lee has the latest.
Biden calls British PM Liz Truss' tax cut plan a "mistake"
"I wasn't the only one that thought it was a mistake. I disagree with the policy, but that's up to Great Britain."
U.K. leader sacks finance chief amid economic turmoil over tax cuts
The "mini-budget" rolled out by the duo caused the pound to plummet in value, interest rates to soar, and sparked chaos in financial markets.
U.K. government's chief mouse hunter faces off with a fox
Britain's foxes are no match for the cabinet office's chief mouse hunter.
U.K. drops plan to cut income tax for wealthy
The U.K. government is abandoning a plan to cut income taxes for the wealthy. The move was wildly unpopular, and even sent the value of the pound tumbling when it was first announced last month. John Quelch, dean of the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami, joined CBS News' John Dickerson for his analysis.
U.K. economic turmoil; insights on Xi Jinping
The British pound hit an all-time low against the dollar Monday. Plus, a new podcast from The Economist called "The Prince" sheds new light on the story of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
S&P 500 enjoys its biggest gain since July
Stocks start October on a high note after coming off their worst month since COVID-19 crashed financial markets.
UK pulls proposed tax cut for high earners
The British government reversed course Monday, saying it would not move forward with a proposed tax reduction for high earners that sent the pound tumbling last week. Joining anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Greene to talk about market shifts in both the U.S. and U.K. is Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios.
King Charles III will not attend U.N. climate change summit
Buckingham Palace said that Charles will not appear at next month's conference after reaching an "agreement" with Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Why the U.K.'s "trickle down" tax cut plan terrifies investors
Britain's spend-and-don't-tax plan has sent the pound into a tailspin, with one noted economist calling it "utterly irresponsible."
British pound slides to all-time low against the dollar
Financial markets reacted with alarm to new U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss' emergency budget measures.
U.K. tax cuts spark concerns about mounting debt
Britain's new government announced sweeping tax cuts it said would be funded by borrowing.
U.K. prime minister reacts to queen's death
Britain's newly installed Prime Minister Liz Truss said the loss of Queen Elizabeth II was "a huge shock to the nation and to the world." She called the queen, who was the longest-serving British monarch, "the very spirit of Great Britain." The queen died Thursday at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96.
New U.K. PM faces questions over energy plan
British Prime Minister Liz Truss is holding firm on her plans to lower taxes to fight inflation. During the weekly prime minister's questions session in the House of Commons, the new leader of the U.K. was asked by the opposition leader how she plans to pay for an energy-price freeze without implementing a windfall tax on wealthy corporations. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Matthew Barzun, author of "The Power of Giving Away Power," about the challenges Truss' government faces.
Britain's new prime minister promises "bold plan"
Liz Truss officially became Britain's new prime minister Tuesday, and announced a plan to revive the nation's economy. John Quelch, dean of the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss her plan.
Biden focuses on economy, midterm campaigns
President Biden held a Cabinet meeting largely focused on the economy, and he will be out on the campaign trail more in coming weeks. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join "Red and Blue" to discuss this and other headlines from Washington.
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks
Liz Truss officially took office as prime minister Tuesday after accepting Queen Elizabeth II's invitation to form a new government for Great Britain. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with Hilary Fordwich, a global business consultant and British commentator, about the challenges Truss faces.
Liz Truss becomes U.K. prime minister
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has handed in his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, and Liz Truss has been chosen to fill the role. She is promising sweeping economic proposals as people in the country face surging prices. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined "CBS News Mornings" to explain the transfer of power and what the new prime minister is expected to prioritize as she steps into the role.
Queen Elizabeth meets new U.K. prime minister
Boris Johnson addressed the nation Tuesday in his farewell speech from office. Following this, Britain's incoming prime minister will travel together with Johnson to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be formally asked by Queen Elizabeth to form a government following her exit audience with Johnson. The queen is unable to travel to Buckingham Palace, as is tradition, because of her ongoing ill health. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Who is Liz Truss, Britain's new prime minister?
The woman replacing Boris Johnson at No. 10 Downing Street has vowed to slash taxes and remove decades of European regulations from Britain's books.
Liz Truss chosen as UK's new prime minister
The UK's Conservative Party has chosen Liz Truss to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, making her the third woman to serve in the role. Queen Elizabeth II will formally appoint Truss in Scotland on Tuesday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata is following this story from London.
Britain's Conservative Party chooses Liz Truss as new leader and country's new prime minister
Britain's Conservative Party unveiled Liz Truss as its new leader and the country’s new prime minister. She will replace Boris Johnson, who stepped down after a series of scandals. Holly Williams reports from London.
Liz Truss chosen to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. Prime Minister
Truss is a veteran of Johnson's Conservative Party, whose members got to pick the next British leader without input from the rest of the country.
Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost 1 million structures.
Heightened security from dozens of local, federal agencies ahead of Super Bowl
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
Resurgent technology stocks drove the rebound after a volatile week, while bitcoin also recouped losses.
Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
Cryptocurrency transactions are often thought to be anonymous and untraceable. That's a misconception, experts tell CBS News.
Prediction markets soar ahead of the Super Bowl
Emboldened by loosened restrictions from federal regulators, prediction markets look to cash in on Super Bowl Sunday.
See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
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Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
A federal appeals court on Friday endorsed the Trump administration's policy of holding broad groups of immigration detainees without access to bond hearings, a major legal victory for President Trump.
Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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See the 43 drugs available on new discounted drug site TrumpRx
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
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Injured Lindsey Vonn completes final training run ahead of Olympic race
"Just because it seems impossible to you doesn't mean it's not possible," Vonn says.
Zelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine, Russia a deadline for agreement to end war
If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, Zelenskyy told reporters.
Which countries and athletes have the most Olympic medals of all time?
While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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Bad Bunny lyrics to know before his Super Bowl halftime show
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Where you can watch the 2026 Winter Olympics live
Don't miss a moment of the Winter Olympics. Here's how to watch live, for free and stream the action without cable.
Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
Coming off a historic Grammy win, Bad Bunny is gearing up to make even more history at this weekend's Super Bowl. The musician is set to be the first Super Bowl headliner to perform completely in Spanish. Leila Cobo, co-chief content officer at Billboard, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
The FAA says it is collaborating with the FBI to detect, track and assess unauthorized drone activity at the Super Bowl.
Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
Gamers across the world can now recreate drone strikes in Ukraine from the comfort of their own home, with this newly released game.
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 will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Luigi Mangione has outburst after hearing
Luigi Mangione had an outburst after a hearing on Friday in which the judge announced that his New York State trial will begin on June 8. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the case.
Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Investigators vetting Guthrie ransom note
Friday marked six days since Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction, and Guthrie's three children have been posting on social media hoping to reach whoever may have taken her. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports and former FBI counterintelligence operative Eric O'Neill has more.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Officials review new message in Guthrie case
Officials said they are "aware of a new message" in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance on Friday. Authorities have not given details on the contents of the message. Former FBI special agent FBI Doug Kouns joins CBS News to discuss.
Man spent decades making model of New York City
Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every bridge and building. His creation consists of almost one million structures. Steve Hartman has the story.
Officials shut down man's free bus rides
After a licensed school bus driver finished his route, he decided to help after seeing lots of other children walking to school in the cold. As Tony Dokoupil reports, the offer was short-lived.
Olympics kick off with opening ceremony in Milan
The opening ceremony marked the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with celebrations at Milan's San Siro Stadium and at venues in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Seth Doane reports.
What to know about high-stakes Super Bowl security
With less than 48 hours until kickoff for Super Bowl LX, security preparations are already in motion. Kris Van Cleave has a preview.