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Judge demands to know why order redirecting deportation flights was ignored The government claimed it was not bound by the judge's order to block flights carrying gang members to El Salvador because it wasn't in writing. 10H ago

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden The president extended Secret Service protection for his own children before he left office in 2021. 11H ago

JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday, Trump says Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday. 12H ago

Starliner astronauts head for home after being stuck in space for 286 days Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will join Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth. 3H ago

Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. 13H ago

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Dismantling VOA could lead to dominance of anti-U.S. propaganda, director says The government-funded news agency stopped broadcasting after its employees were put on leave or terminated. 10H ago

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden The president extended Secret Service protection for his own children before he left office in 2021. 11H ago

JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday, Trump says Trump said about 80,000 pages of documents related to JFK's assassination will be released Tuesday. 12H ago

Fired CISA probationary employees to be reinstated after U.S. judge's order Over 130 probationary cybersecurity agency workers were told in a mass-firing form letter last month they were "not fit" for employment. 17H ago

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PepsiCo to buy prebiotic brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings. 18H ago

Her sudden pain was an aortic tear. An iPhone ultrasound saved her life. Sara Adair knew she was at risk for a life-threatening aortic dissection after her father and sister experienced the same deadly condition. Mar 15

Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Mar 14 04:04

What we learned from the COVID pandemic response It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, driving billions of people indoors and killing more than a million people in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook examines what lessons we can take away from that health crisis. Mar 14 03:19

How taking care of your teeth could protect your heart and brain health Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions. Mar 14

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Plane crash off Caribbean island kills at least 12, including music star At least 12 people, including a popular musician, died when a small plane crashed into the sea while taking off from a Caribbean island off Honduras, officials said. 10M ago

Remains of another serial killer victim found at landfill, officials say Marcedes Myran was one of the Indigenous women slain by convicted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, authorities say. updated 59M ago

Israel launches deadly new strikes in Gaza as ceasefire falls apart Officials in Hamas-ruled Gaza say the new Israeli assault has killed more than 400 people, as Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to extend the ceasefire. updated 52M ago

Dismantling VOA could lead to dominance of anti-U.S. propaganda, director says The government-funded news agency stopped broadcasting after its employees were put on leave or terminated. 10H ago

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Hundreds of actors urging government not to loosen copyright laws for AI More than 420 entertainment industry insiders, led by Natasha Lyonne, signed an open letter urging the government to uphold copyright laws that apply to artificial intelligence. 13H ago

Man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from "Wizard of Oz" is dead A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday. 17H ago

Conan O'Brien is returning as Oscars host in 2026 This year was Conan O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years. 20H ago

Extended interview: Sarah Snook on "The Picture of Dorian Gray" In this web exclusive, the Emmy Award-winning star of "Succession," Sarah Snook, talks with correspondent Faith Salie about returning to her many roles in "The Picture of Dorian Gray," a technologically ambitious adaptation of the Oscar Wilde novel, as the production moves to Broadway. She also talks about how she was drawn to acting, and working with Kieran Culkin in HBO's "Succession." Mar 16 27:22

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Technology Inside Google's Gemma 3 AI model Google says its new Gemma 3 AI model can tackle more challenges while using just one GPU. Emilia David, senior AI reporter for VentureBeat, joined CBS News to discuss the new product. Mar 14 02:47

Breaking down Microsoft new quantum chip Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum computing chip, claiming it created an entirely new state of matter to make it possible. Experts say the technology could revolutionize problem-solving, from drug discovery to climate solutions, processing calculations in minutes that would take traditional computers septillions of years. Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor of Wired, has more. Mar 13 05:57

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, 2024 03:27

Long-awaited homecoming set for astronauts On Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida, possibly clearing the way for the long-awaited homecoming of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams. Their eight day stay at the International Space Station has lasted more than nine months. Mar 12 01:22

What kind of jobs will be impacted by AI? Last week, online furniture retailer Wayfair announced it would increase its use of generative artificial intelligence and cut 340 tech jobs. It reflects an increase in businesses and companies opting to cut back human tasks in favor of the new technology. Mark Muro, senior fellow and policy director at the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. Mar 11 04:28

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Webb telescope's images of exoplanets "stunned researchers," NASA says The gas giants outside our solar system are not capable of hosting extraterrestrial life, but do offer clues in a lingering mystery about how distant planets form, researchers said. 17H ago

Fusion energy: Unlocking the power of the stars Scientists are conducting experiments to generate clean energy through fusion, the same sub-atomic reaction that powers our Sun, with the aim of constructing plants that produce more energy than they consume. Correspondent Ben Tracy visits the National Ignition Facility, in Livermore, Calif., where the largest laser ever built is used as part of the process; and Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts, where super-heated plasma burns around 180 million degrees Fahrenheit. Mar 16 06:16

See pictures of the total lunar eclipse and "Blood Worm Moon" Pictures of the "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse, show the full moon looking red in the night sky. Mar 14

Volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt soon, scientists say The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or months ahead. Mar 13

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After singer's murder, Peru declares state of emergency in capital Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima, officials said. 15H ago

U.S. airman accused of killing woman on South Dakota military base An active-duty U.S. Air Force member has been arrested on murder charges in the death of a South Dakota woman who went missing in August. 17H ago

Discovery of bones, shoes at cartel "extermination center" sparks protests Protesters gathered across Mexico to demand justice following a grisly discovery of charred bones, shoes and clothing at a suspected drug cartel training ground. Mar 17

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Starliner astronauts' replacement crew arrive at International Space Station With a replacement crew on board the space station, NASA is eyeing Tuesday for the Starliner astronauts' return to Earth, finally ending their marathon mission. Mar 16

Breaking down NASA's SpaceX launch NASA launched SpaceX's Crew-10 mission from the Kennedy Space Center. A Falcon-9 rocket is carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station where they will meet astronauts Suni Williams and "Butch" Wilmore, who have been there for over 9 months. Former NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski, CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann and Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, break it all down. Mar 14 16:53

Starliner's replacement crew finally launches Following multiple delays, a SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts finally blasted off Friday bound for the International Space Station on a flight that sets the stage for Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to finally come home after nearly 300 days in space. Mark Strassmann reports. Mar 14 03:34

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Notable Deaths in 2025 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Mar 14 17 photos

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. Dec 18, 2024 15 photos

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. Dec 3, 2024 20 photos

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. Dec 1, 2024 19 photos

Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker. Nov 7, 2024 67 photos