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The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
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The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
Rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel sparking concern about whether the fragile ceasefire with the militant group would hold.
President Trump traveled with Elon Musk to Philadelphia this weekend for the Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
Police announced the arrests of two suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Both face murder charges.
Andrew and Tristan Tate returned to Romania on Saturday. They face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
By Oct. 1, all Canadians will be required to use the entrance to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House on Canada's side of the border, the U.S. government said.
Scientists have determined that at least six new aquatic species have been thriving under an Antarctic ice shelf.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
Tiara Brown, a big underdog, dropped to the canvas in tears when she was announced as the winner.
More than 2,400 works by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, from oil paintings and prints to sculptural mashups, are featured at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., which also hosts immersive exhibitions celebrating the Surrealist.
A redistricting battle over Louisiana's congressional map has spanned years and been before the Supreme Court twice already.
The settlement was awarded in the case of a man who alleged that he was gang-raped in a stairwell at the state's youth detention center in the 1990s.
Kitty Dukakis, the former first lady of Massachusetts and wife of presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, has died.
A walk-in cooler behind the France Pavilion in the Epcot theme park caught fire, a Disney representative said, sending plumes of smoke billowing over the resort.
President Trump on Wednesday wrote on social media the Supreme Court should "fix" the practice of district judges issuing orders that block policies nationwide.
Influence with the president has been a factor in the physical proximity of an aide's office to the Oval Office, but it may matter less in Trump's second term.
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
The State Department also banned former Argentina President Cristina Fernández's planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido and their families.
The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited an "ongoing lack of trust" as the reason for moving to sack Ronen Bar, who was appointed in October 2021.
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
As Israel's renewed strikes kill hundreds in Gaza, a retired Israeli general says the assault will mean "more hostages dead," too.
Settling your debt for less could result in hefty savings this March — especially compared to other payoff methods.
With the average home equity level high now, it helps to know what a $250,000 home equity loan could cost monthly.
Tax debt may sound straightforward, but it's really a complex situation that impacts millions of people each year.
Detentions of European tourists at U.S. borders are making some Europeans, foreigners think twice before visiting the U.S.
Sweden's Klarna already offers deferred payment options to Walmart shoppers and J.P. Morgan customers.
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
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In this new Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Othello," set in "the near future," Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal play military compatriots whose relationship is riven with feelings of betrayal and revenge. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker talks with the actors about their histories of playing Shakespeare; how Washington's lifetime of experience informs his performance of a role he first played in college; and why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
President Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks against the federal judge at the center of a deportation standoff. In a contentious hearing Friday, Judge James Boasberg accused the Trump administration of disrespecting the court and ignoring orders after they deported alleged Venezuelan gang members to a prison in El Salvador last week under a wartime law from the 1700s. Some of those deported had no criminal records, CBS News reported.
Los Angeles' "Little Tokyo" is filled with displaced shops and closed family restaurants as a new wave of development threatens the Japanese cultural hub. It's not the first time the area has feared erasure, community members said, and now they're refusing to stand idly by.
In January, a giant piece of ice broke off from an Antarctic ice shelf, revealing a seafloor ecosystem that has never been accessible to humans. What scientists found was both stunning and surprising, proving that life exists under astonishing conditions.
In this new Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Othello," set in "the near future," Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal play military compatriots whose relationship is riven with feelings of betrayal and revenge. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker talks with the actors about their histories of playing Shakespeare; how Washington's lifetime of experience informs his performance of a role he first played in college; and why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
As the faithful have been praying for the health of Pope Francis, people inside and outside the Church are contemplating whether he would resign, like his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Vatican watchers about the steps being taken while Francis recovers in a Rome hospital, and the increased value of the Papacy's "moral power" at this unsettling point in history.
"Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley look back at the life of Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman, who became even more successful outside the ring as a commercial pitchman.
Small farms have been hit hard by the growth of large agriculture operations. Scores have gone out of business. For African-American farmers, it's even more dire: In the last 100 years, they have lost almost 90% of their acreage, an estimated $326 billion worth of land. One small-town Texas woman has found a way to keep her small business competitive.
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
After 10 Senate Democrats joined with nearly all Republicans to pass a bill to avert a government shutdown that had gotten no Democratic support in the House, Rep. Debbie Dingall tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent "mixed signals" about the measure, but added that "we've got to move on."
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, Trump administration Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," adding that the planned conversation shows "positive momentum" for the ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine.
As the Trump administration has targeted law firms that have worked with Democratic causes or with former special counsel Jack Smith, Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Trump's close allies, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes "these law firms were pushing legal theories that, to me, were designed for political outcomes more than legal outcomes," adding "I hope they pay a price."
One day after the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran-back Houthi rebels in Yemen, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the U.S. is "doing the world a favor by getting rid of these guys and their ability to strike global shipping."
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 16, 2025.
The economy and immigration are two of the biggest issues on the minds of Americans, but we rarely get a look behind the scenes to see how these key forces in American life intersect. CBS News Race & Culture and CBS Reports reveal the connection between immigration and food prices by following the journey of the people, both legal and undocumented, bringing America's milk to market.
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.
Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.
As America grapples with an escalating plastic crisis, the city of Houston, ExxonMobil and other partners announced a new program that promised to recycle nearly all of the city's plastic waste. However, after two years, the program has yet to fully materialize. Critics argue that the evidence suggests it never will. And yet, the company envisions similar programs in other American cities. CBS Reports and Inside Climate News investigate whether this proposed solution to our plastic recycling crisis is indeed too good to be true.
Nearly 95% of people currently in prison will be released back into society, and historically a significant percentage are likely to reoffend. In California, authorities are trying to change that by providing inmates access to education, work and other rehabilitative privileges — programs that have been shown to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. CBS Reports examines a controversial approach some see as being “soft on crime,” which now may be preventing it.
By Oct. 1, all Canadians will be required to use the entrance to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House on Canada's side of the border, the U.S. government said.
A walk-in cooler behind the France Pavilion in the Epcot theme park caught fire, a Disney representative said, sending plumes of smoke billowing over the resort.
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
The settlement was awarded in the case of a man who alleged that he was gang-raped in a stairwell at the state's youth detention center in the 1990s.
Tiara Brown, a big underdog, dropped to the canvas in tears when she was announced as the winner.
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
More motorists are trading in their used Teslas for other vehicles, as the Musk-owned car company faces a "brand crisis tornado."
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
Barnett was subjected to a "campaign of harassment, abuse and intimidation" after he raised safety concerns, lawsuit alleges.
By Oct. 1, all Canadians will be required to use the entrance to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House on Canada's side of the border, the U.S. government said.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
Irene Wells didn't ask just how bad her pancreatic cancer was — she just wanted aggressive treatment so she could do "a little bit more" in her life.
Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
As climate change worsens pollen seasons, these U.S. cities top the list for 2025, according to a new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
The 88-year-old made his first public appearance in five weeks at the hospital on Sunday after surviving a life-threatening bout of pneumonia.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.
The State Department also banned former Argentina President Cristina Fernández's planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido and their families.
Andrew and Tristan Tate returned to Romania on Saturday. They face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.
In this new Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Othello," set in "the near future," Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal play military compatriots whose relationship is riven with feelings of betrayal and revenge. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker talks with the actors about their histories of playing Shakespeare; how Washington's lifetime of experience informs his performance of a role he first played in college; and why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter recounts a career as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good."
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and the cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter had talent as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture. It's a career he recounts in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines." He talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about hosting Vanity Fair's exclusive Oscar parties; his past history with Donald Trump; and why today he feels "very strongly Canadian."
Over the last 20 years, Mark and Jay Duplass have become two of the most prolific producers, writers, directors and actors working in Hollywood today. Their signature voice: portraying real people navigating life's big and small moments as best they can – something the brothers have been doing with their own relationship for almost 50 years. The brothers talk with correspondent Luke Burbank about the plot twists behind their success, from their 7-minute improvised film "This is John," which helped launch them at Sundance, to this year's SXSW Festival hit, "The Baltimorons."
More than 2,400 works by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, from oil paintings and prints to sculptural mashups, are featured at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., which also hosts immersive exhibitions celebrating the Surrealist.
Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
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.
Research is showing that smartphone addiction can lead to "brain rot," requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks. Meg Oliver has more on why doctors are saying it is important for our mental health to learn to unplug.
New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel a gas tank.
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
So far, 33 skeletons have been found near a notorious prison, officials said. The grisly find included the discovery of footwear, including the remnants of a woman's shoe.
Police announced the arrests of two suspects accused in the Friday shooting at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Both face murder charges.
Susann Sills' body was found at the bottom of the staircase of her family's San Clemente, California home. What led up to her death?
A lawsuit was filed Thursday under a new designation by President Trump that classifies several drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.
A jury has found two men guilty of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
When Starliner astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams were launched into space in June 2024, they were planning on an 8-day mission. They have now spent 286 days in space, orbited the Earth more than 4,500 times and traveled more than 121 million miles. Chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute Derrick Pitts and former NASA astronaut Dr. Tom Marshburn describe the mission. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood report.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
In this new Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Othello," set in "the near future," Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal play military compatriots whose relationship is riven with feelings of betrayal and revenge. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker talks with the actors about their histories of playing Shakespeare; how Washington's lifetime of experience informs his performance of a role he first played in college; and why they say they've worked their whole careers for this moment.
As the faithful have been praying for the health of Pope Francis, people inside and outside the Church are contemplating whether he would resign, like his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with Vatican watchers about the steps being taken while Francis recovers in a Rome hospital, and the increased value of the Papacy's "moral power" at this unsettling point in history.
The former editor of Vanity Fair for 25 years, and the cofounder of Spy Magazine, Graydon Carter had talent as a tastemaker quietly shaping pop culture. It's a career he recounts in his new memoir, "When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines." He talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about hosting Vanity Fair's exclusive Oscar parties; his past history with Donald Trump; and why today he feels "very strongly Canadian."
"Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley look back at the life of Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman, who became even more successful outside the ring as a commercial pitchman.
Over the last 20 years, Mark and Jay Duplass have become two of the most prolific producers, writers, directors and actors working in Hollywood today. Their signature voice: portraying real people navigating life's big and small moments as best they can – something the brothers have been doing with their own relationship for almost 50 years. The brothers talk with correspondent Luke Burbank about the plot twists behind their success, from their 7-minute improvised film "This is John," which helped launch them at Sundance, to this year's SXSW Festival hit, "The Baltimorons."