FEMA hiring overhaul drives fears of agency dismantling
The decision to reshape the hiring process for the agency's disaster relief foot soldiers comes just months before hurricane season.
Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, return to Vatican, doctors say
The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling double pneumonia in both lungs after he was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14.
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
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.
Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon in retaliation to rockets fired
Rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel sparking concern about whether the fragile ceasefire with the militant group would hold.
Trump, Musk attend college men's wrestling championships in Philadelphia
President Trump traveled with Elon Musk to Philadelphia this weekend for the Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
3 dead, at least 15 injured in shooting at New Mexico park
Police asked bystanders to share videos and other tips as they continued to seek a suspect or suspects in the shooting on Friday at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Andrew and Tristan Tate leave U.S., return to Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate returned to Romania on Saturday. They face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
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No. 2 St. John's knocked out of NCAA Tournament by No. 10 Arkansas
John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, guiding the Arkansas Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and St. John's.
Ex-Florida police officer, 36, wins women's featherweight title
Tiara Brown, a big underdog, dropped to the canvas in tears when she was announced as the winner.
Louisiana's congressional map returns to Supreme Court for review
A redistricting battle over Louisiana's congressional map has spanned years and been before the Supreme Court twice already.
New Hampshire agrees to pay $10 million in youth center abuse case
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, activist and wife of presidential nominee, dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, the former first lady of Massachusetts and wife of presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, has died.
Judge shares video disassembling guns in chambers in dissent against ruling
Judge Lawrence VanDyke released the video after a California appeals court upheld a ban on high-capacity gun magazines.
No injuries after fire breaks out at Walt Disney World
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Trump finds new target in crusade against judges: Nationwide injunctions
President Trump on Wednesday wrote on social media the Supreme Court should "fix" the practice of district judges issuing orders that block policies nationwide.
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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.
U.S. to revoke legal status of more than a half-million migrants
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
U.S. imposes travel ban on former Argentine president over corruption charges
The State Department also banned former Argentina President Cristina Fernández's planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido and their families.
Trump revokes security clearances of Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The move comes after Mr. Trump had already announced last month that he was revoking former President Joe Biden's security clearance.
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Netanyahu dismisses Israeli domestic intelligence chief
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 threatens "complete destruction" of Gaza for Hamas' crimes
Israel has reportedly killed 500 people with its renewed assault in Gaza, as its threats to Palestinian civilians take on an increasingly menacing tone.
Retired Israeli general says Gaza strikes will mean more dead hostages
As Israel's renewed strikes kill hundreds in Gaza, a retired Israeli general says the assault will mean "more hostages dead," too.
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Spooked by U.S. immigration, Europeans rethink U.S. travel plans
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Tesla trade-ins spike amid anti-Elon Musk backlash, Edmunds data shows
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Boxing icon George Foreman dies
Two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman has died at 76 years old. Throughout his life, he was known as a boxing icon, a TV personality, entrepreneur and more. Michelle Miller reports.
Judge, Trump administration clash
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.
"Little Tokyo" in L.A. fights for survival
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.
Antarctic ice shelf shows seafloor ecosystem
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.
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How one small farm fights to stay operational
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, boxing legend and entrepreneur, dies at 76
George Foreman, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight champion, competed between 1967 and 1997.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
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Coco Gauff on family, community impact
Tennis star Coco Gauff grew up in Delray Beach, Florida, where she learned and grew her tennis talents. She opened up about the impact her family and her community has had on her life.
Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo triumphs with heart over height
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No injuries after fire breaks out at Walt Disney World
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.
Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
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New Hampshire agrees to pay $10 million in youth center abuse case
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.
Ex-Florida police officer, 36, wins women's featherweight title
Tiara Brown, a big underdog, dropped to the canvas in tears when she was announced as the winner.
3 dead, at least 15 injured in shooting at New Mexico park
Police asked bystanders to share videos and other tips as they continued to seek a suspect or suspects in the shooting on Friday at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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In U.S. auto market, uncertainty reigns over the potential impact of tariffs
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles and vehicle parts from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect on April 2.
ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
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Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
Chomps, a maker of protein snacks, is recalling beef and turkey sticks after consumers report metal fragments.
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Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
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.
Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.
Pentagon announces leak investigation that could include polygraph tests
Polygraph tests were also used by the Department of Homeland Security to identify potential leakers.
FEMA hiring overhaul drives fears of agency dismantling
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ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest
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Chomps beef and turkey sticks recalled after metal fragments found
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Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
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Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
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.
U.S. imposes travel ban on former Argentine president over corruption charges
The State Department also banned former Argentina President Cristina Fernández's planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido and their families.
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Pope Francis to leave hospital on Sunday, return to Vatican, doctors say
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Israel launches deadly strikes on Lebanon in retaliation to rockets fired
Rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel sparking concern about whether the fragile ceasefire with the militant group would hold.
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Tune-Yards perform "Heartbreak"
Tune-Yards, the Oakland-based project of musicians Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, is making a return visit to CBS Saturday Morning. The project started small, with homemade tracks on a hand-held voice recorder, before soaring to worldwide fame with their 2011 album "Whokill." The duo, now married, have been captivating fans and critics ever since. On May 16, they are set to release new album "Better Dreaming." From that new album, here is Tune-Yards with "Heartbreak."
Tune-Yards perform "Limelight"
Tune-Yards, the Oakland-based project of musicians Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, is making a return visit to CBS Saturday Morning. The project started small, with homemade tracks on a hand-held voice recorder, before soaring to worldwide fame with their 2011 album "Whokill." The duo, now married, have been captivating fans and critics ever since. On May 16, they are set to release new album "Better Dreaming." From that new album, here is Tune-Yards with "Limelight."
One-of-a-kind collection heads to auction
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Boxing icon George Foreman dies
Two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman has died at 76 years old. Throughout his life, he was known as a boxing icon, a TV personality, entrepreneur and more. Michelle Miller reports.
Mariah Carey didn't steal "All I Want For Christmas Is You," judge says
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains
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China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes
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Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
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New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
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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.
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3 dead, at least 15 injured in shooting at New Mexico park
Police asked bystanders to share videos and other tips as they continued to seek a suspect or suspects in the shooting on Friday at Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Slain DEA agent's family sues Sinaloa cartel, drug kingpins over 1985 murder
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Prosecutors say they intend to introduce what appears to be a selfie Bryan Kohberger took on his phone just hours after the killings.
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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.
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Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
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Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
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Here Comes the Sun: Bill Gates and more
Businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates sits down with Lee Cowan to discuss his career and the first of a three-part autobiography called "Source Code." Then, Conor Knighton visits the Museum of Modern Art in New York City to screen Christian Marclay's "The Clock." "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
The Puzzling Death of Susann Sills
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Tune-Yards perform "Heartbreak"
Tune-Yards, the Oakland-based project of musicians Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, is making a return visit to CBS Saturday Morning. The project started small, with homemade tracks on a hand-held voice recorder, before soaring to worldwide fame with their 2011 album "Whokill." The duo, now married, have been captivating fans and critics ever since. On May 16, they are set to release new album "Better Dreaming." From that new album, here is Tune-Yards with "Heartbreak."
Tune-Yards perform "Limelight"
Tune-Yards, the Oakland-based project of musicians Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner, is making a return visit to CBS Saturday Morning. The project started small, with homemade tracks on a hand-held voice recorder, before soaring to worldwide fame with their 2011 album "Whokill." The duo, now married, have been captivating fans and critics ever since. On May 16, they are set to release new album "Better Dreaming." From that new album, here is Tune-Yards with "Limelight."
The Dish: The View
Once-iconic New York City restaurant The View is reopening after a five-year hiatus. Danny Meyer, one of America's best-known restaurateurs, is giving the establishment a boost. It's a development Meyer said he never expected.