CBS News analysis: DOGE says it's cutting costs but claims are exaggerated
A CBS News review of three of DOGE's largest cuts claimed so far found actual savings of 3% of what was claimed.
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China uses "dark fleet" to buy oil from Iran and evade U.S. sanctions
A CBS News investigation reveals that China is still secretly buying Iranian oil and evading U.S. sanctions by having the oil transferred from ship to ship in the middle of the sea.
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Investigation of Jeffrey Epstein jail video reveals new discrepancies
A CBS News investigation found discrepancies between the government's description of the Jeffrey Epstein jail video and what the video shows.
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No "missing minute" in original Epstein jail video, government source says
FBI officials promised raw, unaltered video to quell speculation about Epstein's suicide.
After woman shared story of life on dialysis, "God found me the perfect match"
Before receiving her transplant from a living donor, LaQuayia "LQ" Goldring spent up to four and a half hours a day hooked up to a home dialysis machine.
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Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.
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Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. Will anything change?
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth.
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Critics of Trump's presidential library fundraising say "there are no rules"
CBS News analysis finds that up to $63 million has been raised for Mr. Trump's future presidential library so far from legal settlements alone.
Inside the DOJ "rubber room," where veteran lawyers stream shows to pass time
Nearly a dozen of the government's most seasoned lawyers have been relegated to what they refer to as the Justice Dept. rubber room.
In chaos of DOGE firings, a grieving husband fights to save consumer agency
Court documents reveal an aggressive purge of staff at CFBP, with a 25-year-old DOGE operative appearing to play a key role.
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Kidney doctor's shooting comes as questions emerge about dialysis centers
Longrunning questions about kidney dialysis don't justify shooting, prosecutor says.
Questions linger about RFK Jr. and a measles outbreak half a world away
Local officials in Samoa don't blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's HHS pick, for measles deaths, but critics call his actions "harmful."
As investors pour in, for-profit nursing homes leave some seniors in need
A CBS News investigation found concerns over care emerged after a for-profit chain took over some California nursing homes.
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Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
This car tops the chart of most-stolen vehicles
Here's why one Chevrolet model is the most-stolen type of car, according to a new report.
U.S. soldier charged with trying to trade Army tank info for Russian citizenship
Federal prosecutors claim a 22-year-old Army soldier offered to expose "weaknesses" about the M1A2 Abrams tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.
Louisiana scraps coastal erosion project designed to rebuild wetlands
It's been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina exposed the extent of Louisiana's coastal erosion.
Sean "Diddy" Combs wants to go back to Madison Square Garden, his attorney says
As Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits his sentencing, his lawyer tells CBS News in an interview that Combs has expressed interest in returning to the stage.
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Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
This car tops the chart of most-stolen vehicles
Here's why one Chevrolet model is the most-stolen type of car, according to a new report.
Jobs revisions could signal an economic shift, Fed official says
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the significant downward revisions to the monthly jobs numbers could point to an economic shift.
Google to spend $1 billion on AI education and job training in U.S.
Google is partnering with colleges to give students free access to its artificial intelligence tools.
Florida utility company seeks record $10 billion rate hike
Florida Power & Light is proposing a nearly $10 billion rate hike for electricity over the next four years.
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Higher U.S. tariffs officially in effect on dozens of nations
The U.S. officially began levying higher tariffs on dozens of countries, just as the economic fallout of President Trump's months-long tariffs threats was beginning to create visible damage to the U.S. economy.
U.S. soldier charged with trying to trade Army tank info for Russian citizenship
Federal prosecutors claim a 22-year-old Army soldier offered to expose "weaknesses" about the M1A2 Abrams tank in exchange for Russian citizenship.
Trump threatens roughly 100% tariff on foreign-made semiconductors
President Trump on Wednesday unveiled a hefty new tariff — "approximately 100%" — on imported microchips, unless companies make them in the United States.
Trump says there's a "good chance" he'll meet with Putin and Zelenskyy
The White House said Wednesday that Russia suggested a meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin — as Mr. Trump presses Russia to strike a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Texas AG probes Beto O'Rourke's PAC over Democrats' walkout
Paxton has launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's PAC, accusing it of illegally funding House Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote.
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The health impacts of wildfires
A new study is shedding light on the health impacts of massive wildfires. Andrew Stokes, one of the authors of the study, joins "CBS Evening News Plus" to discuss.
RFK Jr. cancels funding for mRNA vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is halting nearly $500 million in funding to develop vaccines using mRNA technology. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Hundreds more deaths are attributable to L.A. wildfires, new study finds
The Los Angeles wildfires took 30 lives at the beginning of this year, but a new study estimates there were hundreds more deaths that are attributable to the disaster.
U.S. warns travelers as mosquito-borne viral disease spreads in China
The United States is warning travelers to China about chikungunya, a virus that spreads to humans through mosquito bites and can cause severe joint aches, fatigue and fever.
Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, research shows
Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on physical health, according to new research focused on heart health in children and teens.
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Trump says there's a "good chance" he'll meet with Putin and Zelenskyy
The White House said Wednesday that Russia suggested a meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin — as Mr. Trump presses Russia to strike a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Photos of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 and today
On Aug. 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima and three days later, dropped another one on Nagasaki.
See photos of rare Barbary lion cubs born at Czech zoo
The Barbary lion once roamed freely its native northern Africa, but is currently extinct in the wild. A zoo in the Czech Republic is hoping to eventually reintroduce the breed to the wild.
Hiroshima marks 80 years since U.S. atomic bombing
The United States dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, during World War II.
U.S. warns travelers as mosquito-borne viral disease spreads in China
The United States is warning travelers to China about chikungunya, a virus that spreads to humans through mosquito bites and can cause severe joint aches, fatigue and fever.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs wants to go back to Madison Square Garden, his attorney says
As Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits his sentencing, his lawyer tells CBS News in an interview that Combs has expressed interest in returning to the stage.
Attorney: Combs wants to go back to MSG
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lead attorney Marc Agnifilo sits down with CBS News' Jericka Duncan in his first network interview since the music mogul was acquitted of federal sex trafficking charges. When speaking about Combs' future goals, Agnifilo says that Combs wants to perform at Madison Square Garden again. See more from the interview Thursday on "CBS Mornings."
"Big Brother Unlocked" goes beyond the feeds
Former champions Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur join "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about their new show, offering fans deeper insight and never-before-seen footage from inside the "Big Brother" house.
Disney's ESPN announces deals with NFL, WWE, as parent company's profits soar
Disney's profit and revenue climbed in its fiscal third quarter based on the strength of the entertainment company's streaming service and domestic theme parks.
Hulu and Disney+ will be combined into one app, Disney says
CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
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Takeaways from the Trump-Apple announcement
President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a new $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing on Wednesday. Peter Kafka, Business Insider chief correspondent, joins CBS News with analysis.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on nuclear reactor plan
As the Trump administration pushes to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the science, the risks and the future of space exploration.
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.
Excessive screen time is linked to heart health risks in kids, research shows
Screen time doesn't just affect mental health. It may also take a toll on physical health, according to new research focused on heart health in children and teens.
Project Stargate underway in Texas
One day after President Trump's inauguration, he announced Stargate, a partnership between some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence and a $500 billion bet on its future. Emily Chang, host and executive producer for Bloomberg Originals, gets a first look inside its construction.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson on nuclear reactor plan
As the Trump administration pushes to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the science, the risks and the future of space exploration.
Bear charges NHL mascot and player
Seattle Kraken forward John Hayden and the NHL team's mascot were charged by a bear during a promotional shoot in Alaska. The bear turned away before making contact.
Coast Guard report on OceanGate accident
The U.S. Coast Guard released its report on the OceanGate submersible implosion that occurred in June 2023. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Billions of starfish died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists now know why.
A sea star wasting disease sparked a mass die-off from Mexico to Alaska, devastating more than 20 species and continuing today.
Lightning "megaflash" recognized as new world record
A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 is recognized as being the longest horizontal distance.
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Suspect in Georgia shooting awaits charges
Five soldiers were hurt in a shooting at a Georgia U.S. Army base Wednesday. Military officials say the suspected gunman opened fire at Fort Stewart near Savannah. No one was killed. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.
Fort Stewart shooting: Everything we know
Five soldiers were shot at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday before officials say a group of other soldiers pinned down the shooting suspect. Eleanor Watson has the latest.
What we know about the Fort Stewart shooting
Investigators say a gunman wounded five soldiers Wednesday in a shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Officials say the suspect, an active-duty sergeant, is in custody thanks to a group of brave soldiers who pinned him down. Skyler Henry reports.
How the Fort Stewart investigation could go
The Army says five soldiers were injured when a gunman opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Wednesday. Officials said the alleged shooter was an active-duty sergeant who used a personal weapon, not a military firearm. CBS News' crime and public safety unit senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Sources: Recording exists of Maxwell interview
A source familiar with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's interview with Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell tells CBS News that she did not implicate President Trump. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest.
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How would a nuclear reactor on the moon work?
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who is also the interim head of NASA, announced expedited plans this week to build a nuclear reactor on the moon as part of a new space race. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director for the Franklin Institute, joins "The Takeout" to explain how the project could come together.
Crew Dragon docks with space station after problem-free rendezvous
The arrival of Crew 11 clears the way for four other station fliers to return to Earth next week after a 145-day stay in space.
NASA and SpaceX launch crew to space station on second try
The three-man one-woman crew plans to spend at least six months and possibly longer aboard the International Space Station.
SpaceX launch to ISS scrubbed
A SpaceX rocket set to launch a NASA crew to the International Space Station has been delayed for bad weather. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Bill Harwood have more.
Former astronaut twins Mark and Scott Kelly on NASA cuts, SpaceX flight
Mark and Scott Kelly, twin brothers and former NASA astronauts, spoke to "CBS Mornings" about how the agency is set to lose 20% of its workforce, the SpaceX flight and more.
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Summer music heats up 2025
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.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Takeaways from the Trump-Apple announcement
President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a new $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing on Wednesday. Peter Kafka, Business Insider chief correspondent, joins CBS News with analysis.
"Trojan Horse" immigration raid detains 16
A federal immigration operation was conducted at another Southern California Home Depot on Wednesday with Border Patrol agents pouring out of a Penske truck. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more on the raid. Plus, CBS News Confirmed data journalist Julia Ingram digs into the data on sanctuary cities and Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.
How sanctuary policies impact ICE arrests
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told CBS News that his agency remains focused on deporting "the worst of the worst," but that a lack of cooperation from some local law enforcement agencies is hindering progress. CBS News Confirmed data journalist Julia Ingram has more.
Study: 40% of women lose hair by age 50
August marks National Hair Loss Awareness Month. Many people may think of it as something men mainly experience, but it affects plenty of women, too. A study from the National Institutes of Health found that female pattern hair loss affects roughly 40% of women by the time they turn 50. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the chief medical officer for Hers, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Suspect in Georgia shooting awaits charges
Five soldiers were hurt in a shooting at a Georgia U.S. Army base Wednesday. Military officials say the suspected gunman opened fire at Fort Stewart near Savannah. No one was killed. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.