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Government shutdown enters Day 20
The government shutdown is in its 20th day, and Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over funding. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Trump administration strikes another boat
The Trump administration said it struck another boat allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a social media post that the vessel was linked to the Colombian guerrilla group Ejército de Liberación Nacional. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more from the White House.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire resumes
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile after Israel launched a retaliatory strike in Gaza over the weekend, saying Hamas killed two Israeli soldiers. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Mamdani pushes back during fiery debate
New York City mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa took part in a debate Thursday as the political race heats up. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
John Bolton faces 18 criminal counts
John Bolton, President Trump's national security advisor in his first term, is facing more than a dozen federal criminal counts related to the alleged mishandling of classified information. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
White House on Putin and Zelenskyy meeting
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump will discuss a potential opportunity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
Trump calls Bolton a "bad guy"
President Trump is reacting to news that John Bolton, his former national security adviser, was indicted by the Department of Justice in Maryland. CBS News' Rebecca Roiphe reports.
Why Trump spoke to Putin before Zelenskyy
President Trump spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine before Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House to potentially discuss a U.S. supply of long-range missiles. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Ramy Inocencio report.
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10/17: CBS Morning News
President Trump says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest following "productive call;" New York City mayoral race heats up as candidates debate for the first time.
10/16: CBS Morning News
Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela; CDC scientist warns federal cuts could be dangerous to Americans.
10/15: CBS Morning News
CBS News speaks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu; California woman takes out billboard to find her romantic match.
10/14: CBS Morning News
Trump hails "dawn of a new Middle East"; Human heart-monitoring devices find new life helping biologists understand threatened species.
10/10: CBS Morning News
Gaza ceasefire goes into effect; Grand jury indicts New York Attorney General Letitia James on fraud charges after President Trump pushed for a Department of Justice probe.
10/9: CBS Morning News
Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan; South American orchestra group performs in California with instruments made from trash.
10/8: CBS Morning News
Government shutdown extends to second week; Blue Origin launch highlights growing space tourism industry.
10/7: CBS Morning News
Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack; Condé Nast Traveler releases readers' choice awards for 2025.
10/6: CBS Morning News
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Oregon; CBS News joins mission tracking North Korean ships.
10/3: CBS Morning News
Senate set to vote on funding bills as government shutdown continues; Taylor Swift releases 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Witkoff, Kushner reveal turning points in Israel-Hamas negotiations
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they reached the Gaza ceasefire deal after Witkoff and a Hamas negotiator connected over shared pain: Both had lost sons.
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Senate plans 11th vote to fund government on Day 20 of shutdown
The government shutdown extends into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate plans its eleventh vote on a House-passed measure to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
Trump calls for Ukraine ceasefire with Russia holding occupied territory
Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to freeze the war on the current battlelines, with Moscow holding a huge swathe of eastern Ukraine. Zelenskyy seems unwilling.
Israel launches retaliatory strikes in Gaza after saying Hamas killed 2 soldiers
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
Sen. Mark Kelly on government shutdown: "We should be able to wrap this up this week"
Democrats and Republicans remain dug in on their positions on Day 19 of the government shutdown, which has become the third-longest funding lapse in modern history.
Amazon Web Services recovering from outage hitting many major apps, sites
An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to many apps, websites, governments, universities and companies.
Louvre robbery leaves Paris' iconic museum shuttered for a second day
The Lourvre museum was hit by a brazen daytime jewel heist, forcing the Paris institution to close its doors for a second day in a row.
Secret Service found a "suspicious stand" near Florida airport used by Trump, FBI says
Federal officials found a "suspicious stand" near the area used by Air Force One when President Trump travels to Florida, FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday.
Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate mental health options: Watchdogs
A federal probe of Medicare and Medicaid plans run by private insurance companies found that the plan operators often overstated how many mental health providers were available in their networks.
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Senate plans 11th vote to fund government on Day 20 of shutdown
The government shutdown extends into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate plans its eleventh vote on a House-passed measure to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
Rail conductor struck and killed by a train in Montana
Authorities are investigating the death of a BNSF Railway conductor who was hit by a passing train, the NTSB said.
United flight diverts due to crack in one layer of the windshield
A United Airlines flight diverted to Salt Lake City last week after the pilots discovered a crack in one of the layers of the windshield.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 19, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Sen. Katie Britt join Margaret Brennan.
Sam Rivers, bass player for Limp Bizkit, has died at 48, the band says
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
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Amazon Web Services recovering from outage hitting many major apps, sites
An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to many apps, websites, governments, universities and companies.
Listeria recall of food included in federal school breakfast, lunch programs
Frozen foods that are served to students as part of the Department of Agriculture's National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs may be contaminated with listeria, officials said.
Halloween costume prices are rising, but one man's thrifting offers a solution
As the cost of living continues to rise, so does the price of Halloween costumes. One Texas man is on a mission to ensure every child has access to costumes without spending a cent.
Trump signs proclamation imposing tariffs on truck and bus imports
The president said last month he would impose a 25% tariff rate on all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the U.S.
Ford recalling 740,000 vehicles over camera display, seatbelt issues
The automaker is recalling more than half a million vehicles over variety issues. Here's how dealers are remedying the problems.
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Senate plans 11th vote to fund government on Day 20 of shutdown
The government shutdown extends into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate plans its eleventh vote on a House-passed measure to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
Trump calls for Ukraine ceasefire with Russia holding occupied territory
Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to freeze the war on the current battlelines, with Moscow holding a huge swathe of eastern Ukraine. Zelenskyy seems unwilling.
Secret Service found a "suspicious stand" near Florida airport used by Trump, FBI says
Federal officials found a "suspicious stand" near the area used by Air Force One when President Trump travels to Florida, FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 19, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and Republican Sen. Katie Britt join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Christine Lagarde on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 19, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 19, 2025.
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Private Medicare, Medicaid plans exaggerate mental health options: Watchdogs
A federal probe of Medicare and Medicaid plans run by private insurance companies found that the plan operators often overstated how many mental health providers were available in their networks.
Some 60,000 kids have avoided peanut allergies due to 2015 advice, study finds
About 60,000 children have avoided developing peanut allergies after 2015 guidance upended medical practice by recommending introducing the allergen to infants starting as early as 4 months, a new study finds.
Listeria recall of food included in federal school breakfast, lunch programs
Frozen foods that are served to students as part of the Department of Agriculture's National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs may be contaminated with listeria, officials said.
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 after almost ignoring symptom
Marissa Coreno didn't think anything about the lump under her armpit at first, until an ultrasound showed something worrying.
First locally acquired U.S. cases of more severe mpox strain reported
California health officials have reported two cases of a potentially more severe form of mpox that appear to be locally acquired.
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Trump calls for Ukraine ceasefire with Russia holding occupied territory
Trump wants Russia and Ukraine to freeze the war on the current battlelines, with Moscow holding a huge swathe of eastern Ukraine. Zelenskyy seems unwilling.
Louvre robbery leaves Paris' iconic museum shuttered for a second day
The Louvre museum was hit by a brazen daytime jewel heist, forcing the Paris institution to close its doors for a second day in a row.
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the Demilitarized Zone
A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea across the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone on Sunday, South Korea's military said.
Police probing claim Prince Andrew sought information on Virginia Giuffre
The report in a British newspaper follows Buckingham Palace's announcement on Friday that Andrew agreed to relinquish use of the Duke of York and other remaining royal titles.
Transcript: Christine Lagarde on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 19, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 19, 2025.
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Sam Rivers, bass player for Limp Bizkit, has died at 48, the band says
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Ben Stiller examines the marriage of his parents, comedy greats Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara
After the deaths of his mother and father, actor-director Ben Stiller sought to pay tribute as few sons could: a documentary about their lives on-stage and off. But even he didn't anticipate to what depths his film, "Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost," would go.
Extended interview: Ben Stiller
In this web exclusive actor-director Ben Stiller talks with Jim Axelrod about his Apple TV documentary about his parents, "Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost," and about how making the film became a reflection not just on their lives but on his own.
Ben Stiller on his film tribute to parents Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara
Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara were a beloved comedy team – and the parents of actor-director Ben Stiller. After the deaths of his mother and father, Stiller sought to pay tribute as few sons could: a documentary about their lives on-stage and off. But even he didn't anticipate to what depths his film, "Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost," would go. Stiller talks with Jim Axelrod about how examining the lives of two comedy greats led to re-examining his own.
Ms. Rachel on raising her voice for kids everywhere
To millions of toddlers (and their parents), YouTube star Rachel Griffin Accurso's voice is unmistakable. Her music-filled "Ms. Rachel" videos are cleverly-designed language development lessons, with billions of views, while her global brand now extends to books, toys, and a Netflix deal. She talks with Jo Ling Kent about how she came to music education, and about collaborating with her husband, composer Aron Accurso. She also defends her advocacy for children around the world, including in war-torn Gaza.
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Amazon Web Services recovering from outage hitting many major apps, sites
An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to many apps, websites, governments, universities and companies.
Georgia Tech uses drones to enhance security
Georgia Institute of Technology recently became one of the first colleges in the U.S. to roll out a drone program that enhances campus security.
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.
New adult ChatGPT version coming soon
This week, OpenAI's ChatGPT announced a policy change that will soon allow adult users to access a less censored version of the chatbot that will include erotica. Ashley Gold, senior tech reporter at Axios, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the upcoming change.
OpenAI blocks Sora 2 users from using MLK Jr.'s likeness in AI videos
OpenAI is pausing Sora 2 users' ability to make AI videos that depict the civil rights leader as the company works to create rules for historical figures.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson on why he's still waiting for proof of aliens
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why, despite believing life likely exists elsewhere, he's still waiting for real proof.
Neil deGrasse Tyson on new book
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his updated book "Just Visiting This Planet," which tackles more than 200 questions about science and the universe — including why the sky is blue.
Fall foliage colors muted in several regions due to drought
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have dulled this year's autumn colors and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Arctic seals, most bird species on new list of threatened species
One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of Threatened Species.
Bear injures 2 in Japanese grocery store, man killed in separate attack
As Japan faces rising human-bear encounters, an animal trapped in a grocery store injured two men, while a separate reported mauling proved fatal.
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Brazen daytime heist of Louvre Museum
The hunt is on after three daring, scooter-riding thieves stole priceless jewels from the world's most-visited museum, Paris' Louvre. It happened just after the museum opened, with visitors already inside. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Family of murdered photographer wonders if his killer acted alone
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
Judge sets June 1 deadline for retrial of Pedro Hernandez in Etan Patz case
If jury selection for a retrial does not begin by that date, Hernandez will be released, the judge said.
U.S. man accused of Oct. 7 connection
Federal prosecutors have accused a man living in Louisiana of taking part in the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. CBS News' Kati Weis has more and Sam Vinograd has analysis.
Arizona executes man convicted of killing a Phoenix family of 4 in 1993
An Arizona man has been executed in the killing of four members of a family in Phoenix over 30 years ago.
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Astronomers discover most powerful "odd radio circle" twins ever detected
"Odd radio circles" are enormous and unexplained phenomena that can only be detected using radio telescopes.
Weak spot in Earth's magnetic field keeps growing, satellites show
The weak spot, known as the South Atlantic Anomaly, was identified in the 19th century and expanded in recent years.
SpaceX launches 11th Starship megarocket test
SpaceX on Monday launched its 11th test flight of the Starship megarocket, moving the company one step closer to its goal of bringing humans back to the moon and eventually to Mars. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport has more.
SpaceX launches 11th test flight of giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket
Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas on Monday.
Blue Origin to launch 15th space mission
Blue Origin is set to launch its 15th space tourism mission on Wednesday. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins with more details.
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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
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Government shutdown enters Day 20
The government shutdown is in its 20th day, and Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over funding. CBS News' Taurean Small has more from Capitol Hill.
Trump administration strikes another boat
The Trump administration said it struck another boat allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a social media post that the vessel was linked to the Colombian guerrilla group Ejército de Liberación Nacional. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more from the White House.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire resumes
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile after Israel launched a retaliatory strike in Gaza over the weekend, saying Hamas killed two Israeli soldiers. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Secret Service found a "suspicious stand" near Florida airport used by Trump, FBI says
CBS News Miami's Joan Murray has the latest on the federal investigation.
Portland ICE facility protesters tear gassed
Officers repeatedly used tear gas and pepper spray Saturday night on the crowd of hundreds outside an ICE facility in Portland, Oregon. Camilo Montoya-Galvez is there with the latest.