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Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Delta Air Lines' 100th year takes flight
What began as the world's first aerial crop-dusting operation in the Mississippi Delta in 1925 has survived mergers, recessions and bankruptcy to become a global carrier with 5,000 flights a day.
Remembering Julie Moore, the civilian who helped change military protocol
In the past, the U.S. military informed families about the deaths of service members with a telegram. Julie Moore, whose husband served during the Vietnam War, led other Army wives to lobby for a more dignified way of informing families of the fallen.
Book excerpt: "The Aviator and the Showman" by Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Using newly-uncovered sources, the documentary filmmaker and journalist explores Amelia Earhart's life and marriage to wealthy publisher George Putnam – a relationship that lifted love, publicity and especially risk to mythic heights.
Kidnapping victim forced to rob bank falsely painted as a criminal in court
Three masked gunmen break into California bank manager Michelle Renee's home and hold her and her young daughter hostage before forcing her to rob her own bank. But in court, the defense would try to pin the plot on the victim.
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Delta Air Lines' 100th year takes flight
What began as the world's first aerial crop-dusting operation in the Mississippi Delta in 1925 has survived mergers, recessions and bankruptcy to become a global carrier with 5,000 flights a day.
Publix recalls baby food after testing finds elevated lead levels
The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead.
What to know about Trump's push to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
Trump announces "partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
McDonald's says it will close CosMc's. Here are the locations.
McDonald's will shutter all standalone CosMc's locations starting next month ager two years after launching the chain in 2023.
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Transcript: Cindy McCain on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 25, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 25, 2025.
Guatemalan man deported to Mexico should be returned to U.S., judge orders
The U.S. deported a Guatemalan man to Mexico while he was seeking asylum for fear of being harmed in those countries, court documents said.
Trump praises West Point cadets, takes credit for U.S. military might
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
What to know about Trump's push to bring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public
President Trump says he'll decide soon whether to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public — a move that was vocally sought by Trump ally Bill Ackman.
Planned Parenthood affiliate to close 4 Minnesota clinics, 4 in Iowa
A Midwestern affiliate of Planned Parenthood says it will close four of its clinics in Minnesota and four of six in Iowa within a year.
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Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson, longtime network TV medical reporter and founding editor of the Harvard Medical School Health Letter, says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying U.S. medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
He gained 40 pounds in weeks. It took open-heart surgery to learn why
John Mauceri had a complicated health history, but his sudden swelling and fatigue left his team of doctors stumped.
Billy Joel cancels concert tour dates and reveals health diagnosis
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants
A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
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Russia launches largest aerial attack; prisoner exchange completed
Ukraine and Russia, earlier this month, agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war and civilian detainees each in a rare moment of cooperation in more than three years of war.
Strauss waltz to be beamed into space to mark his 200th birthday
The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as the Vienna Symphony Orchestra performs it.
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa sworn in for second term amid rising crime
The inauguration in Quito, the country's capital, was attended by Health Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr.
Cartel leader with $1 million U.S. bounty on his head killed in Mexico
The DEA had been offering up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of Jorge Humberto Figueroa, a leader of the infamous Sinaloa cartel.
"It Was Just an Accident" wins Palme d'Or trophy at Cannes awards
Iranian dissident filmmaker Jafar Panahi's revenge thriller "It Was Just an Accident " won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
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Summer 2025 preview: On display at museums
"Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley previews some of the most intriguing new art exhibits around the country this summer.
Summer 2025 preview: On display
"Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley previews some of the most intriguing new art exhibits around the country this summer.
The trailblazing cartoon art of Barbara Shermund
Artist Barbara Shermund (1899- 1978) was one of the first women cartoonists for The New Yorker and other major magazines, from the 1920s into the '60s. But she died with barely a trace – and her reputation lay dormant, until a distant relative and a cartoon historian teamed up to connect the dots of Shermund's life and work. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with investigator Amanda Gormley and curator Caitlin McGurk (author of "Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund") about resurrecting a trailblazing humorist and her scintillating takes on sex, marriage and society.
Summer 2025 preview: The most anticipated new movies and music
Be on the lookout for these new entertainment offerings in the coming months, from theaters to music platforms.
Summer 2025 preview: New movies and music
"Sunday Morning" previews some of the most anticipated new films and music releases of the summer.
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Book excerpt: "Empire of AI" by Karen Hao
The tech journalist's new book examines Silicon Valley billionaire Sam Altman and his advocacy of artificial intelligence, which tech entrepreneur Elon Musk himself has called the "biggest existential threat" to humanity.
Trump threatens to hit Apple with 25% tariff on iPhone sales
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
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.
Do AI chatbots have free speech?
A federal judge in Orlando has ruled that artificial intelligence chatbots do not have free speech in a case centered around a wrongful death lawsuit. A 14-year-old died by suicide last year and his mother says the startup Character.Ai is to blame. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram breaks it all down.
iPhone designer Jony Ive joining OpenAI as part of $6.5 billion deal
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
Science
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NOAA reveals 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Custom gene therapy saves infant
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Richard Garwin, a designer of the first hydrogen bomb, dies at 97
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
Universe will die "much sooner than expected," researchers say
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
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Kidnapping victim forced to rob bank falsely painted as a criminal in court
Three masked gunmen break into California bank manager Michelle Renee's home and hold her and her young daughter hostage before forcing her to rob her own bank. But in court, the defense would try to pin the plot on the victim.
Woman fights for her brother's honor after brutal N.C. murder
Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman living in Davidson County, North Carolina, was beaten to death with a brick paver and a baseball bat in 2015 by his American au-pair-turned-wife and her father, a former FBI agent — who claim it was in self-defense.
Cartel leader with $1 million U.S. bounty on his head killed in Mexico
The DEA had been offering up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of Jorge Humberto Figueroa, a leader of the infamous Sinaloa cartel.
Death penalty considered for D.C. murders
Prosecutors say they are considering the death penalty for the suspect accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
NYPD: Crypto investor charged in kidnapping, torture of tourist
Two people were arrested in New York City on Friday in connection with the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist, authorities said.
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Strauss waltz to be beamed into space to mark his 200th birthday
The classical piece will be beamed into the cosmos as the Vienna Symphony Orchestra performs it.
NASA's Mars Perseverance's snaps new selfie with a Martian dust devil
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Study suggests scientists were wrong about dark streaks on Mars
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Webb telescope captures images of Jupiter's auroras in stunning detail
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon appears today. Here's how and when to see it.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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.
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Nature: Poppies in California
We leave you this Memorial Day weekend in California in a field of poppies – the flower of remembrance.
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson, longtime network TV medical reporter and founding editor of the Harvard Medical School Health Letter, says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying U.S. medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Summer 2025 preview: On display
"Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley previews some of the most intriguing new art exhibits around the country this summer.
The trailblazing cartoon art of Barbara Shermund
Artist Barbara Shermund (1899- 1978) was one of the first women cartoonists for The New Yorker and other major magazines, from the 1920s into the '60s. But she died with barely a trace – and her reputation lay dormant, until a distant relative and a cartoon historian teamed up to connect the dots of Shermund's life and work. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with investigator Amanda Gormley and curator Caitlin McGurk (author of "Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund") about resurrecting a trailblazing humorist and her scintillating takes on sex, marriage and society.
Summer 2025 preview: New movies and music
"Sunday Morning" previews some of the most anticipated new films and music releases of the summer.