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O'Brien: More Marines should be moved to East Asia

Robert O'Brien, who served as national security adviser in the Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation" that while there is already a large contingent of Marines in East Asia, he believes the "fighting force" should be sent while some Marines would still be stationed at bases like Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune. The recommendation comes despite former President Donald Trump's public calls for removing the 28,000 Marines from East Asia during his term.

Jun 23
08:54

China holds major war games as "powerful punishment" for Taiwan

Taiwan puts forces on alert, accuses China of an "irrational provocation" with its latest war games, and vows not to "shy away" from any threat.

May 23

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits China

Putin meets Xi as Russia-China ties flourish amid tension with U.S.

Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.

May 16

Blinken meets with Chinese President Jinping

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday in an effort to stabilize relations between the U.S. and China. While speaking in Beijing earlier, Blinken urged China to end its support for Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.

Apr 26
03:50

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits China

China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road

After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."

Apr 26

Is the U.S. in the middle of two Cold Wars?

It's been nearly 35 years since the Cold War ended, but the author of a new book argues not only is the U.S. facing a new Cold War -- it's facing more than one. David Sanger, author of "New Cold Wars," joins CBS News to explain.

Apr 25
04:50

Ex-national security adviser on Ukraine aid

When President Biden signed a foreign aid bill Wednesday that includes tens of billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, it was touted as money that would "strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership." Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser, joins CBS News with analysis.

Apr 24
05:47

White House slams GOP for foreign aid delay

President Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package Wednesday, hours after it cleared the Senate. The majority is earmarked for the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the latest.

Apr 24
08:34

Biden speaks after signing foreign aid package

President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday after signing into law a $95 billion foreign aid package that will send money to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. The president had been pushing Congress on the legislation for months. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes had analysis of Mr. Biden's remarks following his address.

Apr 24
14:01

Blinken arrives in China for talks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China this week for critical talks. The Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Taiwan, human rights issues and TikTok are all expected to be on the agenda. CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish has a look at where the U.S.-China relationship stands right now.

Apr 24
04:37

Potential TikTok ban heads to Biden

President Biden is set to sign a long-awaited foreign aid package that received final congressional approval Tuesday. Included with it is a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok if the app's China-based parent company doesn't divest. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane is covering it all from Capitol Hill.

Apr 24
02:08

Schumer and McConnell push for foreign aid

Congress is advancing a $95 billion foreign aid package that would provide support to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. Senate leaders of both parties encouraged their colleagues on Tuesday to move quickly and get the measure passed. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.

Apr 23
05:09

Senate poised to pass foreign aid package

Senators are preparing to give final approval to $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, political strategists Ashley Etienne and Maura Gillespie join with analysis.

Apr 23
10:11

Sen. Murphy on foreign aid, border deal, more

After months of delays, a $95 billion foreign aid package is heading toward a vote in the Senate. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut joins "America Decides" to discuss.

Apr 23
05:25

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Senate set to vote on foreign aid

The Senate is debating whether to pass a set of bills that would release additional funds for U.S. allies Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is following from Capitol Hill.

Apr 23
04:02

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Senate vote expected on TikTok, foreign aid

The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a bundle of foreign aid bills the House passed over the weekend. The lower chamber approved billions of dollars for Ukraine, Israel and allies in the Indo-Pacific, but the package also includes a measure that would force the Chinese parent company of TikTok to divest from the app. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Apr 23
04:23

Foreign aid bills head to Senate

The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on the foreign aid bills passed by the House over the weekend, but the move could cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.

Apr 22
05:16

Is Johnson's speakership in jeopardy?

The Senate is expected to begin voting Tuesday on a set of bills passed by the House over the weekend to approve funds for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership position may be in jeopardy for his work with Democrats to pass the funding package. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.

Apr 22
03:20

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on microchip production, sales

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is focused on U.S. advanced microchip production — and keeping the chips out of China and Russia.

Apr 21

House passes $95 billion foreign aid package

The House Saturday approved a bipartisan package of four bills that would provide a combined $94 billion in foreign military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. House Speaker Mike Johnson helped shepherd the package through despite threats from some members of his caucus that they may move to oust him after passage. Natalie Brand reports from Capitol Hill.

Apr 20
02:51

House moves closer to passing foreign aid bills

The House is moving closer to passing foreign aid bills that would provide billions of dollars in stalled security funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. A rare bipartisan vote could come this weekend before heading to the Senate. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill, where House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing backlash from hardline Republicans.

Apr 19
02:11

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Inside Intel's Oregon computer chip plant

Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.

Apr 19
02:33

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House votes set for foreign aid, TikTok

The House is set to vote Saturday on a set of bills championed by Speaker Mike Johnson that would provide funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as legislation that would trigger a forced sale of TikTok. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

Apr 19
03:49

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Foreign aid legislation advances

The House Rules Committee advanced a foreign aid package that provides billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. The legislation had been tied up for weeks. The progress could cost Mike Johnson the speakership, as some Republicans are against the legislation.

Apr 19
02:11

House advances aid bills for Israel, Ukraine

House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced several standalone measures to provide funding for American allies abroad and U.S. border security, but a handful of Republicans really hate the idea. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is on Capitol Hill with more.

Apr 19
01:30

Tropical Storm Beryl forms in Atlantic, forecast to strengthen into hurricane

Beryl strengthens into hurricane in the Atlantic as it bears down on Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl is forecast to strengthen into a "dangerous major hurricane" before reaching Barbados and the Windward Islands late Sunday.

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Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police

Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" pointed at the officers. It was determined to be a replica Glock handgun.

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President Biden Campaigns In North Carolina Following First Presidential Debate

Disappointed Democrats stick with Biden after rough debate performance

Pennsylvania Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat, said of Biden, "He had a bad debate. There's no two ways about that."

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Iran's presidential election goes to runoff after low voter turnout

Mahsoud Pakeshkian and Saeed Jalili are headed to a runoff presidential election on Friday to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.

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Hurricane Beryl maps show path and landfall forecast

Beryl is the first hurricane in more than fifty years to appear before July 4th in the Atlantic basin.

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Major brands scaled back Pride campaigns in 2024. Here's why that matters.

Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.

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Driver charged with DWI in deadly Long Island nail salon crash, police say

Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.

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Family fights for justice in murder of UFC star's stepdaughter

Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.

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Mom: Kaylee Goncalves was "trapped" during deadly attack

Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.

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Mom: Kaylee Goncalves was "trapped" during deadly attack

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Family fights for justice in murder of UFC star's stepdaughter

Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.

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Hurricane Beryl maps show path and landfall forecast

Beryl is the first hurricane in more than fifty years to appear before July 4th in the Atlantic basin.

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Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police

Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.

4H ago

North Carolina police charge mother after 8-year-old dies in hot car

The 36-year-old woman is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $250,000 bond, jail records show.

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Major brands scaled back Pride campaigns in 2024. Here's why that matters.

Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.

19H ago

How ratings for first presidential debate of 2024 compare with past

Last night's presidential debate between Biden and Trump marked a drop in TV viewership from 2020 and 2016.

Jun 28

CDK cyberattack outage could lead to 100,000 fewer cars sold in June, experts say

CDK outage forecast to slow auto sales by 7.2% in June, pushing demand into July.

Jun 28

Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states

Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.

Jun 28

Mass shooting in Arkansas leaves grieving community without its only grocery store

Army of volunteers raced to hand out jugs of milk and bags of groceries to line of cars outside Fordyce High School.

Jun 28

Politics

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Disappointed Democrats stick with Biden after rough debate performance

Pennsylvania Rep. Madeleine Dean, a Democrat, said of Biden, "He had a bad debate. There's no two ways about that."

4H ago

Donald Trump And Joe Biden Participate In First Presidential Debate

What would happen if Biden stepped aside from 2024 presidential race?

The Biden campaign says President Biden will "absolutely not" step aside.

Jun 28

Trump mocks Biden over debate performance, but says "his age" isn't the problem

Former President Donald Trump addressed a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, a day after his first 2024 debate with President Biden.

Jun 28

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Why the Supreme Court's decision limiting federal agencies is so significant

The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means.

Jun 28

5 things to know about CBS News' 2024 Battleground Tracker election poll analysis

The CBS News Battleground Tracker map includes our best estimates and 2024 presidential race ratings in every state for the Biden-Trump rematch.

Jun 28

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After she was given 24 hours to live, a rare transplant saved her life

Less than 100 intestinal transplants were done in 2023. For Danielle Perea, the surgery was her only chance.

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FDA sign outside the agency's headquarters building In Maryland

New study shows pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk, FDA says

The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.

Jun 28

Diamond Shruumz products recalled after toxin sickens 39 people in 20 states

Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.

Jun 28

Japanese company now probing 80 deaths possibly linked to supplement

Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical says its looking at possible links between 80 deaths and its benikoji red yeast supplements.

Jun 28

Iowa's Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect

Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Three other states currently ban abortions at about six weeks.

Jun 28

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India wins cricket Twenty20 World Cup in exciting final against South Africa

India won its second T20 World Cup but its first world title in 12 years.

12H ago

At least 9 dead, including an entire family, after landslides slam Nepal

Five members of the same family were killed when their house was swallowed by a landslide while they were asleep, officials said.

15H ago

Nelly Korda withdraws from London tournament after being bitten by a dog

Korda, who tied an LPGA record earlier this year with five consecutive victories, has missed the cut in three straight tournaments for the first time in her career.

16H ago

Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it

Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.

17H ago

Shooting in front of Israeli embassy in Belgrade injures police officer

Attacker with crossbow wounds guard outside Israel embassy in Serbia

The attacker, armed with a crossbow, wounded a Serbian police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade.

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Comedy actor Martin Mull dies at 80

Longtime comedy actor Martin Mull, who had many memorable roles in TV shows including "Fernwood Tonight," "Roseanne" and "Arrested Development," has died at the age of 80.

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Lake Street Dive performs "Help Is On The Way"

Formed in Boston 20 years ago, Lake Street Dive is best known for their unique blend of jazz, pop, soul, country and folk music. Ahead of a nationwide tour, the band recently released their eighth studio album. Now, from "Good Together," here is Lake Street Dive with "Help Is On The Way."

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Lake Street Dive performs "Dance With a Stranger"

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Lake Street Dive performs "Good Together"

Formed in Boston 20 years ago, Lake Street Dive is best known for their unique blend of jazz, pop, soul, country and folk music. Ahead of a nationwide tour, the band recently released their eighth studio album. Now, here is Lake Street Dive with the title track of their new album, "Good Together."

20H ago
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Martin Mull, comic actor from "Roseanne," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," dies at 80

Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."

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The barcode marks its 50th anniversary

This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.

8H ago
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Girl using cellphone with Paris city background and Eiffel tower.

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon confirm service outages for customers abroad

Three major mobile carriers say customers abroad can't make phone calls, send messages.

Jun 27

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.

Mar 28
03:27

Baseus power banks recalled after dozens of fires, 13 burn injuries

Recall involves about 132,000 units due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, with $20,000 in property damage reported.

Jun 27

Voice actors sue AI company, claiming it cloned their voices

Voice actors Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage say their voices are their livelihoods and are now being stolen by AI.

Jun 26

Science

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Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it

Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.

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Scientists investigate fish deaths in Florida

Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.

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Radioactive Device on Rhino Horns Rolled Out to Fight Poaching

Rhino horns injected with radioactive material in bid to curb poaching

South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.

Jun 26

Study: Polar bears threatened by thinning ice

New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings.

Jun 21
03:58

Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds

Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.

Jun 21

Crime

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Mom: Kaylee Goncalves was "trapped" during deadly attack

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Family fights for justice in murder of UFC star's stepdaughter

Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.

1H ago

Teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police

Police fatally shot a 13-year-old boy late Friday night following a chase in Utica, New York, after the teen displayed what turned out to be a replica handgun, authorities said. Michael George has the latest.

8H ago
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Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police

Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.

4H ago

North Carolina police charge mother after 8-year-old dies in hot car

The 36-year-old woman is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a $250,000 bond, jail records show.

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NASA insists Boeing Starliner crew not "stranded" in space

The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.

Jun 28

Powerful weather satellite launched for hurricane-hunting duty

The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.

Jun 25

Chinese probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of moon

China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.

Jun 25

Starliner trip home from ISS delayed

NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.

Jun 24
01:46

Spacewalk scrubbed; Starliner return delayed

NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.

Jun 24
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Summer music heats up 2024

Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.

Jun 28
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Notable Deaths in 2024

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

Jun 10
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Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case

A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?

Jun 22
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Donald Sutherland

The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."

Jun 20
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband

The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.

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The Night of the Idaho Student Murders

The family of murdered student Kaylee Goncalves says they may have uncovered a connection between the suspect, their daughter, and Madison "Maddie" Mogen. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

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Fighting for Aniah

College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports for "48 Hours."

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Beryl strengthens into a Category 1 hurricane

Beryl on Saturday became 2024's first Atlantic hurricane and was forecast to strengthen as it approaches the Caribbean. Meteorologist Molly McCollum of The Weather Channel has more on the hurricane and the forecast going into the holiday travel week.

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The barcode marks its 50th anniversary

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