Democrats urge Republicans to rescind RFK Jr. invitation to testify
Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to testify before a House panel Thursday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr. condemned over false claim that COVID was "ethnically targeted"
In videotaped remarks, Kennedy suggested the virus was designed to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people, drawing accusations of racism and antisemitism.
Which presidential candidates raised the most from April through June?
Presidential campaigns had until Saturday night to report their fundraising totals for the second quarter.
How does RFK Jr. factor into 2024 election?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on the White House to de-escalate tensions with Russia and even suggested the president should meet with Vladimir Putin while speaking in New Hampshire Tuesday night. Kennedy is challenging President Biden for the party's nomination. He is also an anti-vaccine activist and has been accused of spreading misinformation. James Pindell, a political reporter for the Boston Globe, joined CBS News to talk about Kennedy Jr.'s campaign.
Latest on 2024 presidential field
President Biden could announce his reelection campaign as early as next week, sources say. CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers speak with political contributor Ashley Etienne and former RNC spokesperson Kevin Sheridan about how the field is shaping for 2024.
Examining the field for the 2024 presidential race
CBS News political director Fin Gomez analyzes whether President Biden could soon announce a 2024 reelection bid. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took his book tour to Spartanburg, South Carolina, as many in the Republican party anticipate his entrance into the growing field for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. formally announces run for president in Boston on Wednesday
The Democrat made the official announcement Wednesday at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston.
Why Pence's grand jury testimony matters
With former Vice President Mike Pence set to testify before a grand jury about the events of January 6, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins "Red and Blue" to discuss why this will be particularly significant for the investigations.
Kennedys hold online service for missing family members
Robert Kennedy Jr. said the service was attended by "Kennedy / Shriver / Lawford / McKelvey/ Allen / Schlossberg/ Schwarzenegger / Cuomo cousins."
Authorities conduct "recovery" search for RFK's granddaughter and her son
The two were last seen struggling to paddle a canoe, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.
Jessica Biel joins vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy to oppose bill
Biel and Kennedy went to California's capital to lobby against a bill that would limit medical exemptions for vaccines
Protesters rally as lawmakers consider ending religious vaccine exemptions
A measles outbreak in New York has taken place in Orthodox Jewish communities, where a pamphlet questioning vaccines has been circulating
RFK Jr. reflects on father's assassination
Americans are marking this week's 50th anniversary of the death of Robert F. Kennedy. The senator and presidential candidate was assassinated minutes after winning California's 1968 Democratic primary. His son, Robert Kennedy Jr., visited his father's gravesite Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. The younger Kennedy spoke with Michelle Miller about his father's legacy and why he thinks his father "would be disappointed" by today's political landscape.
Remembering Robert F. Kennedy's final journey, 50 years later
Fifty years ago, as the 21-car funeral train carrying Kennedy traveled from New York City, mourners stood by in silence
Who killed RFK? His son says "wrong person might have been convicted"
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met face-to-face with Sirhan Sirhan, and he says he left that meeting believing that the gunman was falsely accused
RFK Jr. questions who killed his father
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning whether his father's 1968 assassination involved a second gunman. Sirhan Sirhan is serving a life sentence for the murder, but Kennedy Jr. told the Washington Post that once he saw the autopsy report, "I didn't feel it was something I could dismiss. I was disturbed that the wrong person might have been convicted of killing my father." CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil reports.
Trump's proposed commission on vaccine safety alarms doctors
President-elect Donald Trump is reviving long debunked attempts to link vaccines to autism, meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss chairing a commission on vaccination safety
Alternate suspects in Kennedy cousin 1975 murder case?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. claims in a new book that his cousin Michael Skakel was railroaded in the 1975 murder of his teen neighbor Martha Moxley in Greenwich, Conn.
RFK's assassin denied parole for 15th time
For 5 decades, Sirhan Sirhan has said he doesn't remember fatally shooting Robert F. Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles
RFK Jr. apologizes for vaccine "holocaust" comment
Big-name activist says he's sorry for inflammatory language as debate over California vaccination law grows increasingly bitter
Aid starts flowing into Gaza Strip across pier U.S. just finished building
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have started rolling across a newly-built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
4 dead as storms slam Houston again; hundreds of thousands lose power
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
North Korea continues recent spate of weapons tests, South says
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.
Garland contempt resolution clears House panels as Biden asserts privilege
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
Police departments sell their used guns. Thousands end up at crime scenes.
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
U.S.
More U.S.
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Looking to purchase a home? These U.S. cities are the most buyer-friendly.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.
4 dead as storms slam Houston again; hundreds of thousands lose power
The Houston Mayor's Office confirmed to CBS News that there were at least four weather-related deaths from the storms.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
Elon Musk confirms Twitter's transformation is complete. It's now X.com.
Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk says. Although the logo and branding had already changed to "X," the domain name was still Twitter.com.
Looking to purchase a home? These U.S. cities are the most buyer-friendly.
A wave of new construction has turned cities in Texas and Florida into the country's friendliest markets for homebuyers.
Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Older Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges pose risk of fires, maker warns
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Politics
More Politics
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Morehouse College prepares for Biden's commencement address
For weeks, some students and faculty have challenged leaders of the historically Black college to rescind Mr. Biden's invitation over his administration's response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
Biden marks Brown v. Board of Education anniversary amid concerns over Black support
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Walmart chia seeds sold nationwide recalled due to salmonella
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Surgery patients at lower risk with women doctors, more research shows
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
More employees are cheating on workplace drug tests. Here's how.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
The lure of specialty medicine pulls nurse practitioners from primary care
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.
World
More World
Police kill armed man officials say set fire to synagogue in northern France
"An armed man somehow climbed up the synagogue and threw ... a sort of molotov cocktail into the main praying room," local mayor says.
Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
North Korea continues recent spate of weapons tests, South says
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill.
Aid starts flowing into Gaza Strip across pier U.S. just finished building
Trucks carrying badly needed aid for the Gaza Strip have started rolling across a newly-built U.S. floating pier into the besieged enclave for the first time.
U.S. announces effort to expedite cases of migrants who cross border illegally
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Lainey Wilson the big winner at 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards
Lainey Wilson took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Daniel Martin on embracing his roots and empowering women through makeup
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.
"CBS News Sunday Morning: By Design" gets a makeover by legendary designer David Rockwell
Preview: The Emmy Award-winning news program's annual "By Design" edition on May 19 features Courteney Cox, a $3 million sports car, a bold new plan by tech billionaires, Martha Stewart and more.
Angie Harmon sues Instacart, delivery driver for fatally shooting dog
Angie Harmon said she heard a gunshot and rushed outside, where she found her dog had been shot, and saw the delivery person putting a gun into the front of his pants, according to the lawsuit.
Whoopi Goldberg reflects on family, career in new memoir "Bits and Pieces"
Whoopi Goldberg described the book as a way to dispel speculations about her upbringing and to share her story on her own terms.
Technology
More Technology
Apple agrees to $35 million settlement with some iPhone 7 users
The settlement covers U.S. residents who owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and reported a covered issue to Apple or paid the company for repairs.
Nissan data breach exposes Social Security numbers of nearly 53,000
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
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.
'Innovation & Disruption Leaders'
The Innovation & Disruption Leaders documentary series transforms corporate buzzwords like 'tech' and 'AI' into accessible concepts. Through the power of visual storytelling, we delve into the minds of industry leaders, executives and entrepreneurs alike. Who will decide the destiny of tomorrow's business landscape? By putting business in front of the camera, these incredible films get us one step closer to the answer.
MIT-educated brothers accused of stealing $25M in crypto in 12 seconds
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
Science
More Science
Discovery of long-lost river may solve ancient pyramid mystery
The 40-mile-long river branch, which ran by the Giza pyramid complex, was hidden under desert and farmland for millennia, scientists said.
New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Crime
More Crime
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
How police guns end up in hands of criminals
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
How police guns end up in the hands of criminals
A joint investigation conducted by CBS News and the nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting found that more than 140 law enforcement agencies nationwide sell or trade-in their used weapons when they update their arsenals. Thousands of those former cop guns are later tied to a crime. Stephen Stock reports.
Texas governor pardons Daniel Perry, convicted of killing protester in 2020
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued his pardon after the unanimous recommendation by the state's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
U.S. governors urge Turks and Caicos to release Americans held on ammo charges
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Space
More Space
Sun emits its largest X-class flare of the solar cycle
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Researchers discover "super fluffy" planet with cotton candy-like density
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Boeing Starliner launch retargeted for May 21
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
How police guns end up in hands of criminals
Every year, police departments across the U.S. trade in their used firearms when it's time for an upgrade. But a CBS News investigation found thousands of those former police weapons wind up in the hands of criminals. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
Breaking down the Supreme Court's CFPB ruling
The Supreme Court rejected an effort Thursday to undermine the power of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The agency was created after the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from unfair practices. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins "The Daily Report" to unpack the case.
Breaking down the Dow's 40,000 milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what the record mark suggests about the economy.
Nurse faces her own cancer diagnosis with courage
After years of coaching patients on how to navigate cancer treatment, nurse Leah Wilson of Charlotte, North Carolina, was suddenly facing her own battle after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 35. But she kept working, supporting her fellow cancer patients on their journeys while navigating her own.
Trump lawyers scrutinize Cohen's testimony
Michael Cohen, the ex-attorney of former President Donald Trump, was back on the stand for cross-examination Thursday with Trump's defense team sharply questioning his credibility. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.