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WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooting - President Trump: 2026 60 Minutes Interview - President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried and praised the actions of law enforcement. 11H ago - 13:13

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Minute by minute: How the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting unfolded -- President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.

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Trump says he "wasn't making it that easy" for Secret Service during shooting -- In an interview with "60 Minutes," President Trump described the moment he was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a gunman charged a security checkpoint.

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Ben Sasse, living with cancer, sees an opportunity in living on a deadline -- Former Sen. Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer. But a promising new drug is giving him extra time to share his message with America.

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Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, on his hopes for America's future

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Photos show British royal visits to the U.S. over the years -- King Charles is making his first state visit to the U.S. as monarch, though he traveled here 19 times before his coronation. Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years.

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22 Buddhist monks arrested at airport after record drug bust -- The group, returning home after a vacation in Thailand, had Kush -- a potent, plant-based strain of cannabis -- hidden in their luggage, officials said.

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Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund -- A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.

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Fowl play: The criminals stealing elite racing pigeons -- International crime networks, six-figure pigeons, and sophisticated break-ins: inside the whodunnit that's made the world of pigeon racing go cuckoo.

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Prediction markets in hot seat over rogue bettors and insider trading -- Incidents in which people apparently used exclusive knowledge to score handsome profits raise the question: Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events - or dens of insider trading?

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Another strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in eastern Pacific, military says -- The latest U.S. military strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed three people Sunday.

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Crew member on Boston-bound Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship falls overboard -- Coast Guard teams have suspended the search for a crew member who fell off a Norwegian cruise ship while it was traveling from Bermuda to Boston.

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Ben Sasse on Senate's "smack-down nonsense" and his wish for America -- Former Sen. Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer late last year, spoke to CBS News about why Congress is dysfunctional, the promises and risks of AI and his wish for the country.

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WATCH: The Gen-Z Debate with Harry Sisson and Isabel Brown -- Why are young people struggling so much with everything from finances to mental health? -- Apr 23

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Why Trump's Iran Deal Is Not Like Obama's Iran Deal -- There are fundamental differences between the JCPOA and the nuclear deal with Iran currently on the negotiating table. -- Apr 22

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The American Way Is Under Fire -- A shooter on Saturday threatened the president, his administration, and our country's free press. It was only the latest assault on the foundations of our way of life.

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Tillis says he's ready to move forward with Warsh's nomination for Fed chair -- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Friday her office is dropping its criminal investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and the $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank's headquarters.

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Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn -- The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House. -- Apr 24

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Appeals court blocks Trump's asylum crackdown at U.S.-Mexico border -- A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum. -- Apr 24

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Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says -- Commercial vessels face risks from mines and threats from land, Chevron's chief executive Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan. -- Apr 24

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DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions -- The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads. -- Apr 24

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Here's how much interest a $50,000 money market account can earn now -- A $50,000 deposit could generate thousands in annual interest, but your rate also matters heavily in this equation.

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Here's how much interest a $15,000 money market account can earn now

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$20,000 CD vs. $20,000 high-yield savings account vs. $20,000 money market account: Which will earn more in 2026?

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How long do creditors wait before accepting a debt settlement offer? -- Creditors don't always accept settlement offers on your timeline. Here's what drives the timing of their decisions.

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What are the downsides of filing for Chapter 7 without a lawyer?

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Can debt relief trigger more aggressive collection attempts?

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These are the types of homebuyers who should buy this spring, according to experts -- Certain homebuyers could benefit from making a move this spring. Here's who that gamble could pay off for.

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Mortgage rates are under 6% again. Here are 3 moves borrowers should make now.

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 24, 2026?

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Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most -- One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.

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Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels -- Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.

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IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years -- The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.

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Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say. -- "If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.

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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI -- Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.

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CBS News Live - CBS News 24/7 - CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the internet. Nov 26, 2014 - CBS News 24/7

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Latest on correspondents' dinner shooting -- Tony Dokoupil, Nancy Cordes, Matt Gutman and Weijia Jiang lay out what we know about Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Extended interview: Ben Sasse -- The former Nebraska senator has metastatic pancreatic cancer. He spoke with 60 Minutes' Scott Pelley about where America has been and where it could still go. Editor's note: The video above is an extended version of the interview that was broadcast on 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This extended version was condensed for clarity.

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The Pigeon Mafia -- They look like ordinary pigeons. But within the world of pigeon racing, some are worth more than luxury cars. Now, these feathered Ferraris are being targeted by international criminal networks.

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60 Minutes - Ben Sasse: The 60 Minutes Interview - Former Sen. Ben Sasse, dying of cancer, is using the time he has as "an opportunity to talk about bigger stuff." He reflects on America's future, and the importance of faith, community and family. 11H ago - 13:14

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Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview -- When Hamas abducted her son Hersh, Rachel Goldberg-Polin became the face of the hostage crisis in Israel. Since his murder, she says she has learned that the constant pain of grief is a "badge of love. -- Apr 19

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Turning recordings of animals into music -- Stewart Copeland, best known as the drummer with The Police, teamed up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for "Wild Concerto." Their album combines music with the sounds of animals. -- Apr 19

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