3 GOP candidates for WVA governor try to outdo each other on anti-LGBTQ issues
At the same time, the three are accusing each other of being pro-transgender.
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Remains of missing girl, mom found after man's deathbed confession
Larry Webb confessed to shooting and killing Susan and Natasha "Alex" Carter, who had been missing for 24 years, officials said.
Court overturns West Virginia law banning transgender girls from sports
A federal appeals court overturned West Virginia's law barring transgender girls from girls' sports teams, finding that it violates Title IX.
Kentucky under state of emergency amid storms
A massive storm system is leaving behind a trail of damage as it moves through parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Justin Michaels from The Weather Channel has the latest.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of EPA's "good neighbor" rule on air pollution
The Supreme Court's conservative majority appears skeptical of the federal government's argument that the Environmental Protection Agency should be allowed to continue enforcing its anti-air-pollution rule in 11 states.
"I love my country too much to vote for Donald Trump," Sen. Joe Manchin says
Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, hasn't ruled out a third party bid for the White House.
4 children, 1 man die in West Virginia house fire, officials say
The children ranged in age from one to five years old, officials said.
Millions in opioid settlement funds sit untouched as overdose deaths rise
Some states haven't begun using opioid settlement funds intended to help curb the opioid epidemic. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 Americans died of an overdose last year.
Program teaches new skills to former miners
As coal production jobs continue to shrink amid an otherwise positive job market, a new program is working to teach former miners new skills to help them find other work. Mark Strassmann has more on the training program that restores both land and labor.
Job training program helps former coal miners
As the shift toward renewable energy forces the closure of coal mines, many have found themselves out of jobs. One company is pioneering a job training program that pays out-of-work miners to learn new skills. Mark Strassmann has the story.
West Virginia training program restores hope for jobless coal miners
The recent boom in renewable energy has impacted the coal industry.
Training program restores hope for jobless miners
The recent boom in renewable energy has impacted the coal industry. But new labor opportunities are coming in the form of a community-based nonprofit in West Virginia that is teaching unemployed coal miners valuable job skills that they can use to transition careers. Mark Strassmann has details.
Manchin says he would not vote for Trump
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia discussed who he would vote for in the 2024 presidential election in his first interview since announcing his retirement. Manchin spoke to Norah O'Donnell for the "CBS Evening News."
Manchin: I could not vote for Trump in 2024
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin weighs in on the 2024 election, discusses his future political plans and more in his first interview since announcing he would not seek re-election. Watch more from the interview Tuesday on "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Manchin retirement could flip Senate balance
Republicans could likely win a new Senate seat once Joe Manchin retires as senator of West Virginia, a deeply red state. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane looks at the future of the Senate once Manchin departs.
What's next for Sen. Joe Manchin?
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday he will not run for reelection to the Senate, opening the door for Republicans to pick up a seat in the solidly red state in 2024. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on Manchin's decision and if it could mean a run for president.
Sen. Manchin won't seek reelection in 2024
Coming as a surprise to Democrats in Washington, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday he won't seek reelection. This could shift the balance of power in an already narrowly divided Senate. Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Why is Joe Manchin retiring from the Senate?
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday he won't be running for reelection after serving 13 years as West Virginia's senator. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion explains why Manchin chose to step aside.
Trump addresses his campaign amid legal woes
Former President Donald Trump was missing from the Republican debate stage Wednesday night, holding a rally mere miles away instead of sparring with his opponents. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to take stock of the 2024 field after three debates.
How Joe Manchin could upend the 2024 race
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin announced Thursday he will not run for reelection to the Senate. David M. Drucker, senior writer at "The Dispatch," and Leigh Ann Caldwell, Washington Post Live anchor, join "America Decides" to take a deeper look at Manchin's decision to retire -- and the potential implications for the 2024 elections.
Congress no closer to averting shutdown
Republican lawmakers have until next Friday to pass spending bills to keep the government running, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to announce a plan to get this done. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on where things stand.
Manchin says he isn't running for reelection
Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, announced Thursday he will not run for reelection to the Senate in 2024. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion discusses the rumored possibility of Manchin running as an independent in the 2024 presidential election.
Man indicted for murder 23 years after girl, mom vanished in West Virginia
Larry Webb is accused of killing 10-year-old Natasha "Alex" Carter. The girl and her mother, Susan Carter, have not been seen since Aug. 8, 2000.
Murder suspect dead after multi-state manhunt, hostage situation
Officials say Maynard abducted two women at separate points in Kentucky and stole both of their cars.'
2019: Huntington, WV fights opioid crisis
In 2019, 60 Minutes reported from Huntington, West Virginia as police brought in an addiction counselor to combat their city's opioid crisis.
Dow plunges more than 1,600 points as stocks recoil from tariff shock
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Trump National Security Council staffers purged, U.S. officials say
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Trump plans to freeze $510 million for Brown University
Brown said it was unaware of "these rumors."
Elon Musk will remain adviser to Trump even after DOGE work concludes, Vance says
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
Pentagon watchdog to evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal
The Pentagon inspector general's office said it would evaluate Hegseth's use of Signal to discuss strikes against the Houthis.
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
Tornadoes and violent winds cause deadly damage in South and Midwest
Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana.
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A majority-Black neighborhood went over 150 years without a hospital, until now
In November 2024, Norton West became the first hospital to open in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood in more than 150 years.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Trump plans to freeze $510 million for Brown University
Brown said it was unaware of "these rumors."
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
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Here's what economists are saying about Trump's tariffs
Economists say that President Trump's wide-ranging new tariffs raise the risk of a recession or stagflation.
Uncertainty for federal workers fired then rehired: "What a mess"
Thousands of probationary employees were rehired by federal agencies after lawsuits challenging the legality of their terminations. But many of them still aren't working.
Ford offers employee pricing to car shoppers as auto tariffs kick in
Ford rolls out employee pricing promotion as new 25% tariffs on U.S. auto imports take effect.
Stellantis to pause production at Windsor plant, lay off 900 workers in Midwest
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
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RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Trump plans to freeze $510 million for Brown University
Brown said it was unaware of "these rumors."
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
Judge likely to begin contempt proceedings over deportation flights
A federal judge said he's likely to begin contempt proceedings against government for failing to answer questions about deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act.
Dr. Oz confirmed to head agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz is a party line 53-45 vote to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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A majority-Black neighborhood went over 150 years without a hospital, until now
In November 2024, Norton West became the first hospital to open in Louisville's majority-Black West End neighborhood in more than 150 years.
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the CDC's lead poisoning program will be reinstated.
Federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in cuts to public health funding
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
RFK Jr. cuts CDC labs investigating STD and hepatitis outbreaks
CDC officials are warning of delays and disruptions due to cuts to laboratory staff.
Hailey Okula, nurse influencer, dies from childbirth complications
Hailey Okula, a 33-year-old known online as "Nurse Hailey," died after giving birth to her first child, a son named Crew. She had dealt with infertility for almost two years.
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Trump's tariffs target remote Australian territory inhabited by penguins
The Trump administration hit the remote Australian territory Heard Island and McDonald Islands with a 10% tariff, but no humans inhabit the islands.
New search for MH370 suspended just weeks after it got underway
Malaysia says the latest hunt for missing flight MH370 has been suspended after less than 6 weeks, as "it's not the season" to scour the Indian Ocean.
Rare life-sized statues of toga-clad couple found in Pompeii tomb
The couple may have been married, and the woman appears to have been a priestess, researchers said.
BBC News sneaks in to reveal devastation as Myanmar quake toll tops 3,000
Myanmar's military rulers have kept journalists out since the devastating earthquake, so CBS News' partners at the BBC went undercover to reveal the scale of the disaster.
Stocks slide around the world as investors recoil from Trump tariffs
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
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Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Bruce Springsteen releasing "Lost Albums" with songs never heard before
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Deborah Norville on leaving "Inside Edition"
Deborah Norville, the longest-serving female anchor in American TV history, says this will be her final season at "Inside Edition." She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what's next after three decades on the show.
Tucker Wetmore on debut album
Fresh off his first No. 1 hit and ACM nomination, Tucker Wetmore talks to "CBS Mornings Plus" about his journey to a billion streams and what fans can expect from "What Not To."
Nintendo Switch 2 unveiled
The next generation of Nintendo gaming is here. Tech expert Bridget Carey joins us to break down what to know about the Switch 2 ahead of its June 5 release and why it's already a must-have for Millennials and Gen Z.
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Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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.
What to know about RedNote
CBS News Confirmed looks at why users are flocking to RedNote, the new Chinese app raising red flags over data privacy and propaganda, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. ban.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
Experts at the Vienna Museum provided a public presentation of the mass grave this week, which had the bodies of more than 100 people.
Astronauts on unexpected 9-month space mission
Originally scheduled for just 8 days aboard the International Space Station, the two astronauts spent over 9 months in orbit due to delays with their Boeing Starliner return. Now back on Earth, they share how they coped, what they missed most, and how the mission unexpectedly became political.
Icelandic volcano erupts, shutting down popular tourist attraction
Authorities in Iceland were forced by a new volcanic eruption to evacuate dozens of homes and shut down the hugely popular Blue Lagoon tourist attraction.
SpaceX's Fram2 launch sends civilian crew into flight around Earth's poles
The international all-civilian Fram2 crew is the first in space history to fly to orbit with no licensed pilot or trained astronaut on board.
Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.
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Man wanted for murder breaks leg trying to flee from U.S. Marshals
Charles Ray Blevins, 38, allegedly shot and killed a man while on parole in 2019.
What to know about federal executions as DOJ seeks death penalty for Mangione
Each death penalty case is authorized by the DOJ headquarters in Washington, D.C., in consultation with local U.S. Attorney offices, who prosecute the cases.
Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.
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Aisha Bowe on her journey from community college to rocket scientist
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe opens up about joining the historic all-female Blue Origin space flight.
Aisha Bowe prepares for liftoff
Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket scientist and tech founder, will become the first person of Bahamian heritage to travel to space. She joins Gayle King and an all-female Blue Origin crew launching April 14 and joins "CBS Mornings' to talk about how she is preparing.
"City-killer" asteroid has slim chance of striking moon, experts say
The 2024 YR4 asteroid has a near-zero chance of striking Earth, but a slim chance of hitting the moon, new research says.
NASA's SPHEREx space telescope releases its first images
The first images captured by NASA's SPHEREx space telescope showed tens of thousands of stars and galaxies.
Wilmore, Williams on space stay
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are sharing more details about their experience in space aboard the International Space Station after their time in Boeing's Starliner capsule. CBS News' Mark Strassmann spoke to the pair about their journey.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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World reacts to Trump's mass tariffs
Markets dipped around the world Thursday as countries came to grips with President Trump's announcement of mass tariffs. Ramy Inocencio reports from London and Maurice Obstfeld, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, joins "CBS Evening News" with analysis.
Neighborhood gets first hospital in 150 years
A Louisville woman is being honored for helping to open the first hospital in over 150 years in the city's majority-Black West End neighborhood. James Brown reports.
Tornado risk continues in central U.S.
Severe weather is being blamed for at least seven deaths Wednesday night in the South and Midwest. Rob Marciano has a look at the forecast and Omar Villafranca reports on the damage in Arkansas.
Trump says he's close to a deal on TikTok
President Trump is expressing optimism as multiple American companies, including Amazon, put in bids to potentially acquire TikTok from Chinese company ByteDance. Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
No decision yet in Tufts students case
A federal judge in Boston did not make a decision Thursday on whether a Tufts University Ph.D. student, taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, can challenge her detainment. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the case and Sidra Mahfooz, staff attorney for the ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project and is part of Rumeysa Ozturk's legal team, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what comes next.