What comes next in election of new pope
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane walks through the next steps as Pope Francis' burial nears and the Vatican gets ready to elect a new pontiff.
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How Pope Francis guided modern Catholics
Pope Francis' impact on modern Catholics and their priorities will be part of his lasting legacy. Austen Ivereigh, a journalist and Pope Francis biographer, joins CBS News with more.
Houston Catholics mourn Pope Francis, reflect on legacy
CBS News spoke to parishioners at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart after the death of Pope Francis.
Former U.S. mayor on Pope Francis
John M. Erickson, the former mayor of West Hollywood, California, visited Pope Francis in 2023 and connected with the pontiff about humanitarian issues. Erickson joined CBS News with more on the visit.
Here's where Pope Francis will be buried
Pope Francis left behind specific instructions on where he wanted to be buried. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell has more on the pope's fondness for the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
More on conclave to replace Pope Francis
Cardinals from around the world are headed to the Vatican to begin the process to replace Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. CBS News papal contributors Candida Moss and Francis Rocca have more.
Death of pope's impact on LGBTQ Catholics
Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of GLAAD, reflects on her meetings with Pope Francis and what his death means for the future of LGBTQ inclusion in the Catholic Church.
Vatican on Pope Francis' cause of death
The Vatican revealed Pope Francis died after suffering a stroke and irreversible heart failure. This comes after his hospitalization for what developed into double pneumonia. CBS News contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
World prepares to celebrate Pope Francis
Thousands of mourners are arriving in Rome after news emerged of Pope Francis' death. The Vatican is set to commemorate the Catholic Church's leader in the coming days. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell reports.
Faithful remember Pope Francis
Catholics from around the world are flocking to Rome to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days ahead of Saturday's funeral. Many remember the pontiff's humility, compassion and deep connection with everyday people.
Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral despite clashes in the past with the administration on issues surrounding immigration and the treatment of migrants. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
American Catholics honor Pope Francis' life
Catholics across the United States are remembering the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who died Monday at 88 years old. Many praise his efforts for helping vulnerable people and protecting the environment. Others saw Francis as too progressive. CBS news' Janet Shamlian has more.
How Pope Francis is being remembered
Bells tolled in Catholic churches around the world after Pope Francis died Monday and worshippers gathered from Rome to Argentina to remember his legacy.
Vatican sets date for Pope Francis' funeral
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who died on Monday, left specific instructions for his funeral mass and burial, which will not be in the same part of the Vatican where other popes were laid to rest.
U.S. cardinal honors Pope Francis' legacy
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, was part of the conclave that elected Pope Francis 12 years ago. He spoke with CBS Evening News co-anchor Maurice DuBois about Francis' early days as pope, his legacy and what to expect next.
Pope Francis' funeral details revealed
Pope Francis left behind instructions to make his funeral and burial as simple as possible. This comes as the Vatican prepares to carry out a centuries-long tradition in the Catholic Church. CBS News contributor Delia Gallagher has the latest, and Michael Sean Winters, a reporter with The National Catholic Reporter, joins CBS News with more details on the conclave process.
Pope Francis mourned worldwide as Catholic Church prepares for next chapter
Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.
10 of Pope Francis' most heartwarming moments
From spinning with the Harlem Globetrotters to signing a Harley-Davidson, here are 10 memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy.
How Pope Francis reshaped the Catholic Church
Pope Francis leaves behind a lasting legacy of change for the Catholic Church. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Pope Francis and acceptance
In his embrace of a man with a genetic disorder, Pope Francis offers a lesson in acceptance. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has the story.
Mother recounts being blessed by Pope Francis
As the world mourns Pope Francis, some Catholics are sharing memories and stories of how he affected their lives. Mychael Schilmoeller, a mother from Minnesota, met the pontiff in 2020 while eight months pregnant and joins CBS News to share the experience.
Pope Francis' embrace of people on the margins
When Pope Francis first appeared after his election in 2013, he did so in a simple white cassock with a wooden cross. Francis was also the first pope from Latin America -- celebrated for his humility and love for the people. James Grimaldi, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, joins to discuss.
Biden pays tribute to Pope Francis
Former President Joe Biden reacted to the death of Pope Francis on Monday, calling him "one of the most consequential leaders of our time." John McCarthy, former Biden White House liaison to the Catholic Church, joins CBS News to discuss the late pontiff's relationships with U.S. policymakers.
How the world is mourning Pope Francis
A period of mourning is starting for the world's roughly 1.3 billion Roman Catholics as they remember and honor the life and service of Pope Francis. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Pope Francis' cause of death was stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a number of health issues in recent years. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
Senate closes in on potential deal to end DHS shutdown
The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched for six weeks.
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Iran war grinds on amid conflicting messages from Trump and Tehran
President Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out – the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Taliban releases detained U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle
The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed after a letter from his family that Dennis Coyle "would be pardoned and released" for Eid.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
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Oil trades surged before Trump's Iran post. Some experts are suspicious.
Trading in crude oil futures spiked only minutes before President Trump postponed an ultimatum on Iran, causing oil prices to drop and stocks to surge.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI
The video game maker is cutting 1,000 workers as it struggles to keep players engaged with Fortnite.
Airlines issue travel waivers as airport chaos widens amid shutdown
Some airlines are issuing waivers for travelers eager to avoid hours-long waits for TSA security screening. Here's what to know.
Ford recalls more than 254,000 vehicles due to software issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
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Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
A Venezuelan man who was deported from the U.S. and detained at CECOT prison in El Salvador has become the first known ex-prisoner to sue the U.S. for damages.
Minnesota officials sue federal government over Good, Pretti probes
Minnesota officials allege they're being blocked from probing the shootings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis by federal agents.
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More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
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U.S. expected to deploy troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle East for Iran war
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Trump to host King Charles, Dutch royals in separate visits
In separate visits, President Trump is planning to host monarchs from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands next month.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Group claiming antisemitic attacks threatens U.S., Israeli interests worldwide
A shadowy group claiming antisemitic attacks in Europe amid the Iran war tells CBS News it will target "U.S. and Israeli interests worldwide."
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Patrick Ball on medical drama "The Pitt"
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
Extended interview: Lisa Kudrow
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
Lisa Kudrow on making "The Comeback"
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
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Makers of "The AI Doc" on tech's peril, promise
A new documentary examines the artificial intelligence boom and its potential risks to humanity, featuring interviews with top AI company CEOs and other experts. Co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper join CBS News to discuss the making of the film, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after suspiciously timed bets
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
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.
Musk says he'll manufacture chips in Texas
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins to discuss.
Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vast Terafab chip plant
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
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600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspect details in murder of Loyola student
Prosecutors say Jose Medina, who is accused of killing a Loyola University student, missed his first court appearance Monday because he has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Medina is facing several charges in the fatal shooting, including first-degree murder. DHS says the alleged shooter is a Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally.
Latest news on antisemitic arson attacks
Several Jewish community ambulances were torched in London in a suspected antisemitic arson attack. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman reports.
Top cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee known as one of the top professional cornhole players in the U.S., is facing a series of charges including first-degree murder. Shanelle Kaul reports on the case against Webber.
Notorious apartheid police commander "Prime Evil" testifies on killings
Eugene de Kock testified that one of the police officers implicated in the killings had asked him to help assist with a cover-up.
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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 liftoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
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Watch: Trump takes questions on Iran war, more
President Trump took questions from reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday on a variety of topics. See the president's remarks.
NTSB gives new details on LaGuardia collision
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, provided new information and took questions Tuesday about Sunday night's collision between an Air Canada Express flight and a fire-rescue truck at New York City's LaGuardia Airport.
Amputee cornhole player accused of murder
Dayton Webber, a professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested on murder charges for the shooting death of a Maryland man. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Inside the mediated U.S. messages to Iran
A senior Iranian official says the United States has sent Iran a message through mediators as a precursor to possible talks over the war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on what that means.
Mixed messaging on U.S.-Iran talks
An Iranian official confirmed to CBS News that the Iranian government had received U.S. messages on peace talks via a mediator. This comes after the regime previously denied any communication. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.