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The Takeout - CBS News Radio clips of fame - CBS News Radio is shutting down on Friday after nearly 100 years on the air. In this marathon, Major Garrett ventures into the archives to feature memorable moments from the American institution's storied history. 7H ago - 1:33:02
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Exclusive - CIA director brought paramilitary leader involved in Maduro capture to Cuba meeting - When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolas Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said. 8H ago28 minutes ago
Sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief arrested in Florida, Rubio says -- The sister of the head of a company that is accused of having close ties to Cuban government operations has been arrested in Miami, federal authorities announced.1 day ago
U.S. indicts Cuba's Ra l Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996 -- Former Cuban leader Ra l Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 - an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.1 day ago
CBS News Radio signs off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution" -- After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.2 hours ago
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in the Congo with national risk "very high" -- The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."16 hours ago
Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon" -- Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island. -- May 216 hours ago
Staten Island shipyard explosion, fire leaves 1 dead, 35 hurt -- One person was killed and 35 people, mostly firefighters, were hurt in an explosion and fire on a barge at a Staten Island shipyard Friday.5 hours ago
SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket -- Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.7 hours ago
Kevin Warsh sworn in as new Fed chair, replacing Powell -- Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.14 hours ago
Rob Base, rapper on classic hip-hop track "It Takes Two," dies at 59 -- Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.4 hours ago
Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows -- Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.15 hours ago
How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes -- Kindness 101 is a program that uses the stories CBS News finds in our "On the Road" series to teach kindness and character. The stories are paired with lesson plans created by a nonprofit at Iowa's Drake University called "Character Counts!"6 hours ago
The Battle of the Baked Goods -- Across America, small-town moms are making extra dough by selling their bread-and the laws that restrict them are being loosened. Bakeries hate it-and so do public health officials.2 days ago
Stanford's War on the Western Canon -- A faculty member explains why he voted against Stanford's new general education program, and what the curriculum reveals about the university's retreat from the values it is founded on.2 days ago
The Strange Religion of the American Podcast -- Candace Owens, Joe Rogan, and Theo Von aren't just entertainers. They're building theological universes for audiences desperate for something to believe in.2 days ago
Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in $1.7B fund, now says he allowed it -- President Trump on Friday defended the Justice Department's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund and said he "gave up a lot of money" by allowing its creation.14 hours ago
Inside the Congressional Record: How history gets made as D.C. sleeps -- The production of the Congressional Record is one of the unseen cogs in the congressional machine, arriving with little fanfare like a newspaper on the Capitol's doorstep every day.20 hours ago
House GOP pulls Iran war resolution that appeared to have enough support to pass -- Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran. -- May 222 hours ago
Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund" -- Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer-turned-critic, is planning to apply for money from the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization fund," he told CBS News.1 day ago
Navy's acting secretary says Taiwan arms sale put on "pause" over Iran war -- The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. -- May 213 hours ago
Sponsored - How much emergency savings should you keep while paying off debt - It can be tricky to save for an emergency fund while paying off debt. Here's how to strike the right balance. 11H ago28 minutes ago
When you should (and shouldn't) take out a personal loan to pay off debt11 hours ago
How much interest can a $40,000 short-term CD earn now (and is it worth opening)? -- A $40,000 short-term CD can earn a significant return for savers now. But that's not the only advantage to know.12 hours ago
3 CD account mistakes to avoid in today's economy17 hours ago
Here's how much interest a $15,000 CD account can earn now12 hours ago
Here's how mortgage rates changed in 2026 (and what could happen this June) -- This is how significantly mortgage interest rates have changed so far in 2026 (and what could happen next).15 hours ago
When could mortgage rates drop close to 5% again? Here's what three experts predict.3 days ago
Can you negotiate your mortgage rate in today's market?7 days ago
AI is driving more job cuts and weighing on hiring, economists say -- Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.8 hours ago
House lawmakers launch insider trading probe into Kalshi and Polymarket -- Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.11 hours ago
This factor may determine whether you get rich. You don't control it. -- Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.14 hours ago
First on CBS - New site aims to track $12.5B in air traffic control system upgrades - The Department of Transportation is rolling out a new website to track progress in the sprawling effort to modernize the nation's air traffic control system. 20H ago28 minutes ago
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as intel chief -- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigned on Friday from President Trump's Cabinet. Weijia Jiang has more on this and the latest on the Iran war.6 hours ago
Kyle Busch 911 call revealed -- A 911 caller described the medical emergency Kyle Busch was experiencing while reportedly in a racing simulator in North Carolina on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports.6 hours ago
Summer travel begins amid high prices -- Most people do not think the U.S. economy is good, according to CBS News polling. Yet a record number of people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, ahead of a summer that is showing no signs of a slowdown. Kris Van Cleave reports.6 hours ago
CBS Evening News - What's inside the latest UFO file release? The Pentagon released a new batch of UFO files on Friday, including more than 50 previously classified videos and documents related to findings dating from the 1940s to about six months ago. 7H ago - 1:2410 minutes ago
Lawyers shot outside North Carolina courthouse -- In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.5 hours ago
Some schools teach kindness classes -- Schools teach kids how to read, write and do math. But what about a class on how to be kind? In some places, it is. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story.5 hours ago
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CBS News Radio flashback: Sept. 11 attacks -- In his final tribute to CBS News Radio ahead of its shuttering, Major Garrett introduces coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.6 hours ago
Krakauer on 30 years since deadly Everest climb -- May marks 30 years since the deadly Mount Everest disaster that took the lives of eight people. Journalist Jon Krakauer, who survived the climb, chronicled the tragedy in his bestselling book "Into Thin Air." Krakauer joins to discuss the book's rerelease and his regrets.7 hours ago
Ivey and Ellison on 6 years since Floyd murder -- Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.7 hours ago
Cohen says he would be "test case" for DOJ fund -- President Trump took to social media Friday to defend the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund despite mounting resistance among some Senate Republicans. Former attorney for Mr. Trump, Michael Cohen, joins to discuss his case for a share of the $1.8 billion compensation fund.8 hours ago
