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.
DOJ releases huge new set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Trump plows ahead with construction plans as conservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
19 states and D.C. sue HHS over effort to ban transgender care for minors
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
2 dead, at least 20 hurt in Pennsylvania nursing home explosion, officials say
Two people were killed and at least 20 more were injured in an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, officials said.
3 die in explosion in area of Moscow where car bomb killed a general Monday
Three people, including two police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away.
Body of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard found, mother arrested
Authorities said Melodee Buzzard's body was found in a rural area outside of Cainville, Utah, and her mother was arrested Tuesday morning.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
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Trump plows ahead with construction plans as conservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
What's open on Christmas Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
19 states and D.C. sue HHS over effort to ban transgender care for minors
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
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California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
What's open on Christmas Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Even store Santas are struggling to find a job these days
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
Consumer confidence continues to fade despite heady economic growth
Concerns about inflation, tariffs and politics weighed on consumer sentiment in December, The Conference Board said.
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Trump plows ahead with construction plans as conservation group seeks limits
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
19 states and D.C. sue HHS over effort to ban transgender care for minors
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Student loan borrowers in default could see wages garnished in 2026
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
Supreme Court says Trump can't deploy National Guard to Chicago for now
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
Former GOP Sen. Ben Sasse says he has stage-four pancreatic cancer
Republican Ben Sasse represented Nebraska in the U.S. Senate from 2015 to 2023, then became president of the University of Florida.
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are "pretty worried"
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Finding hope through cancer clinical trials
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
Details on new flu strain as cases rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York, explains what to know about rising cases, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your family.
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Ukraine peace plan might include demilitarized zones, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a plan to end his country's war with Russia might include the establishment of demilitarized zones between Ukrianian and Russian forces.
3 die in explosion in area of Moscow where car bomb killed a general Monday
Three people, including two police officers, were killed in an explosion in Moscow, Russian investigators said, days after a car bomb killed a high-ranking general not far away.
Louvre adds security bars to window used by jewel thieves
Maintenance workers secured metal bars over the window thieves used to break into the Louvre in October.
Major pre-Christmas Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least 3
Russia fired more than 650 drones and three dozen missiles at Ukraine in a major pre-Christmas attack, killing at least three people including a child.
U.S. military hits alleged "low-profile" drug vessel in Pacific, killing 1
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America.
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Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Feeding America, group says
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
A look at "The Artist" murder mystery series
Actor Mandy Patinkin and writer and director Aram Rappaport are behind the new murder mystery series, "The Artist," which is a work of historical fiction set in the Gilded Age. They speak to "CBS Mornings" about the series and how it got started. Patinkin also reflects on the life of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner.
Aubrey O'Day opens up about disturbing Sean "Diddy" Combs affidavit
Aubrey O'Day discusses the disturbing witness affidavit involving Sean "Diddy" Combs in a "CBS Mornings" interview on Tuesday.
How to watch the Kennedy Center Honors tonight on CBS and Paramount+
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, Dec. 23, celebrating George Strait, Gloria Gaynor, Kiss, Michael Crawford and Sylvester Stallone.
"Call of Duty" co-creator Vince Zampella dies after crash on Los Angeles highway
Vince Zampella, a video game developer known for pioneering iconic franchises like "Call of Duty," died in a car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway in Los Angeles County on Sunday afternoon.
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Instacart ending AI price tests for retailers
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Tech companies push for data centers
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Top tech gadgets of 2025
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
D.C. National Guard shooting suspect facing 5 additional federal charges
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of fatally shooting Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounding Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
Officials: Melodee Buzzard's body recovered
California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
Delaware state trooper killed in DMV shooting
A Delaware state trooper was killed Tuesday during a shooting at a Wilmington DMV, the Delaware State Police said. The state's governor confirmed the shooter is also dead.
New trove of Epstein files released
The DOJ released more than 10,000 files in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The release includes court records, emails, news clippings, photos, spreadsheets, audio and video files. It also offers new details on Epstein's associates, including President Trump. Mr. Trump has not been charged in connection with Epstein and the new documents do not accuse him of any crime. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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NASA's search for next lunar rover
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Artemis 2 astronauts rehearse countdown for upcoming moon launch
NASA is gearing up to send four Artemis astronauts on looping test flight around the moon in 2026.
Woman is first wheelchair user launched into space
A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
Blue Origin safely launches wheelchair user to space and back
German engineer Michaela Benthaus is the first person with a significant physical handicap to reach space.
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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2 killed in Pennsylvania nursing home explosion
Two people are dead after an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and several are still missing, Gov. Josh Shapiro said. CBS Philadelphia reporter Nikki DeMentri reports.
Holiday train delivers Christmas cheer
When the Canadian Pacific Kansas City holiday train rolls into town, the tracks transform into a holiday festival. Lana Zak has the story.
Financial strains of the "sandwich generation"
Between now and 2030, about 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every single day, giving rise to a term known as the "sandwich generation" -- adults who find themselves caring for their aging parents while still raising their own children. CBS News spoke to one woman about her struggles.
FDA approves weight loss drug in daily pill form
Regulators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication approved to treat obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Bystanders pull survivors from deadly plane crash
Federal investigators are looking into what caused a deadly plane crash in Galveston Bay, off the Texas coast. A medical plane transporting a child burn victim from Mexico went down with eight people on board. Five were killed, including the 2-year-old. Karen Hua has more on the rescue mission.