Melania on Vanity Fair
Just after Mexico's president canceled a meeting with President Trump, Mexico's version of Vanity Fair magazine came out with a cover featuring first lady Melania Trump. Take a look.
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Melania Trump's approach
First lady Melania Trump was next to her husband, Donald Trump, when he assumed the presidency on Friday, but she will not be constantly at his side -- at least for now. As Mrs. Trump starts the week with her son, Barron, in New York City, it's clear she will take on the role her way. Jan Crawford reports.
Inaugural gowns
All eyes may be on the new president when he takes the oath of office this week, but if the past is prologue, come the inaugural partying Friday night, all eyes will be on the new first lady, and on her gown. Rita Braver visits the First Ladies Collection at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington.
Donald Trump's 10-year-old son
Incoming first lady Melania Trump and 10-year-old Barron Trump are not moving into the White House right away. They're staying in New York until he finishes out the school year. Kenneth Craig looks at what's ahead for Barron.
First lady Michelle Obama
First lady Michelle Obama says her team will help Melania Trump succeed in the White House. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Mrs. Obama revealed how she will help with the transition. Watch the full interview Monday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.
Melania Trump lawsuit
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down future first lady Melania Trump's lawsuit against a British newspaper and a blogger for allegedly publishing false information.
Melania Trump defamation case
Future First Lady Melania Trump appeared in a Maryland courtroom Monday in her defamation case against Britain's Daily Mail and blogger Webster Tarpley. Mrs. Trump filed a lawsuit in September, claiming The Daily Mail published false articles alleging she had worked as an escort, and saying that she suffered a nervous breakdown during the campaign. The stories were later retracted. The lawyers for Mrs. Trump and Mr. Tarpley responded to "CBS This Morning" with written statements. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the defamation case.
Melania Trump defamation lawsuit
Incoming first lady Melania Trump is expected to meet with her attorneys tonight ahead of a hearing Monday morning in Trump's defamation lawsuit against two websites. Kenneth Craig reports.
Tom Ford rejects Melania Trump
Designer Tom Ford says he refused to dress incoming first lady Melania Trump years ago because she's "not necessarily my image." Watch his explanation.
Gigi Hadid's impersonation
Model Gigi Hadid is getting plenty of online backlash for her Melania Trump impersonation during the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Preview: President-elect Trump
Now that Donald Trump is the president-elect, he's going to do one big interview. Where? Where else but 60 Minutes. Tune in this Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
The next first family
Donald Trump will soon become familiar with new real estate. The president-elect will move into the White House with his wife, Melania, and 10-year-old son, Barron. His adult children are expected to be frequent guests. Margaret Brennan reports on what we can expect from this unique first family.
Trump's final push
CBS News' Major Garrett discusses Melania Trump's effort to help Donald Trump with women voters.
State of 2016 race
The Clinton and Trump campaigns had their top surrogates on the trail in the last days before Election Day. Melania Trump spoke at her first solo rally while Obama campaigned for Clinton. Democratic strategist and campaigns director at the Center for American Progress Action Fund Emily Tisch Sussman and Republican strategist and CBSN political contributor Kevin Sheridan join CBSN to discuss.
Melania Trump's campaign role
Melania Trump will speak Thursday on her husband's policies for women, families and children. She will also talk about what kind of first lady she'd be -- a topic that's been overshadowed since she delivered the now-infamous address at the summer's Republican National Convention. Julianna Goldman reports.
Candidates trade awkward jabs
With 18 days until Election Day, even a charity gala cannot stop the sniping between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. They traded barbs at a dinner in New York that traditionally features the Republican and Democratic nominees. Margaret Brennan reports on how the light-hearted atmosphere took a turn during their speeches.
Melania's influence
In two TV interviews, Donald Trump's wife Melania rejected claims that he groped numerous women over the years. The Daily Beast's Betsy Woodruff joins CBSN to discuss whether Melania's interviews may influence voters three weeks before the election.
Melania Trump defends husband
A CBS News poll asking voters if they think Donald Trump respects women found 61 percent of female registered voters said "not much" or "not at all." Now, Melania Trump is doing what she can to fight off charges of abuse and sexism against her husband. Jan Crawford reports.
Melania Trump responds
In an interview with Anderson Cooper, Melania Trump defended her husband amid sexual assault allegations, saying that the lewd remarks the GOP nominee made in a 2005 leaked tape was just "boys' talk" that was "egged on" by host Billy Bush. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has the details.
Melania Trump speech
Melania Trump's speechwriter has offered her resignation amid plagiarism claims, and has apologized for the "chaos" she has caused for the Trump family. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris and politics writer for The Atlantic Molly Ball join CBSN to discuss.
Trouble for the Trumps
Donald Trump has landed in Cleveland to introduce running mate Mike Pence at Wednesday night's RNC meeting. His arrival comes right as one of his campaign speechwriters has taken the blame for Melania Trump's speech plagiarism debacle. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris join CBSN to discuss the campaign controversy.
Speech writer apologizes
The Donald Trump campaign released a letter from Melania Trump's speech writer, Meredith McIver. In the letter she takes full blame for the media firestorm that's erupted over accusations of plagiarism. She has submitted her resignation but Donald Trump has declined.
Melania speechwriter named
CBS News' Major Garrett breaks down the Melania Trump speech debacle. A speechwriter said she made a mistake and apologized for using passages from a 2008 Michelle Obama speech in the GOP convention speech. Meredith McIver said she offered to resign but Donald Trump refused to accept her resignation.
Trump tweets on Melania
CBSN contributors Rick Davis and Hogan Gidley discuss Trump's decision to keep speechwriter Meredith McIver. McIver wrote Melania Trump's RNC speech, which has been scrutinized for plagiarism.
Manafort on convention Day 3
Paul Manafort, chairman of the Donald Trump campaign, and Bloomberg Politics managing editor John Heilemann join "CBS This Morning" to discuss Eric Trump's upcoming speech Wednesday night and the movement the Republican nominee is tapping into.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
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.
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
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Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Savannah Guthrie says "we will pay" in new plea for mother's safe return
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis resigns just days after paper enacts mass layoffs
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
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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.
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Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Trump throws support behind Nexstar-Tegna broadcast deal he once opposed
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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.
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Her deadly diagnosis only had 1 warning sign. Here's how she survived.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
California urges avoiding wild mushrooms after deaths, liver transplants
More than three dozen cases of death cap mushroom poisonings have been reported in California since November, health officials said.
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.
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Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program
The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday.
Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Italy nabs first gold medal of Milano Cortina Olympics in speedskating upset
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds, shaving more than two-and-a-half seconds off the mark set by Dutch legend Irene Schouten four years earlier in Beijing.
4 suspects arrested after bombing at Pakistan mosque leaves 31 dead
Friday's attack was the deadliest suicide bombing in Islamabad in nearly 20 years.
U.S. speedskater Greta Myers learned of Olympic debut hours before race
U.S. speed skater Greta Myers learned about her Olympic debut in the 3000m three hours before the race was due to begin.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Who's performing at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the full list
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Best books for Valentine's Day
Sarah Gelman, editorial director at Amazon Books, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to recommend some of the best books to read around Valentine's Day.
Super Bowl food that's bound to go viral
Super Bowl chefs spend an entire year developing the menu for the big game, and "CBS Saturday Morning" gets a sneak peek at some of the mouth-watering options.
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Super Bowl fans warned to leave drones at home amid flight ban
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
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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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Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends?
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Latest in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities said Friday they were inspecting an apparent new message relating to the disappearance of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, after the family reported her missing from her home on Sunday.
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 tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home, investigate new message
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.
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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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The Rx Defense
A Texas teenager shoots two of his friends. He says a popular acne medication made him do it. "48 Hours" correspondent Tracy Smith reports.
Diving into Hilary Knight career at final Olympics
Ice hockey forward Hilary Knight showed the world why she's one of the greatest players ever. With her 14th goal, the captain of Team USA moved into a tie for the most goals scored by a U.S. Women's hockey player at the Winter Olympics. Andres Gutierrez reports on her career and her last Olympic run.
Levi's aims to share their story at their stadium
The countdown is on for the big game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Kris Van Kleave is outside what's been called the Field of Jeans.
What to know after first full day of the Olympics
Saturday marked the first full day of the Olympic Winter Games in Italy. Switzerland took the first gold medal in men's downhill skiing. In all, five medal events were held, but no gold yet for Team USA. Seth Doane has the latest details from Cortina, Italy.
Fallout over Epstein files escalates in the U.K.
The political fallout in Britain following the latest Epstein documents release became so intense that on Saturday, there were growing calls for the U.K.'s prime minister to step down.