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Will high-speed rail ever arrive in the U.S.? -- An ambitious state-run high-speed rail project linking Los Angeles and San Francisco has gone off track.
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CBS Mornings - How Artemis II crew prepared for lunar flyby - "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look at how Artemis II crew members prepared to study the moon during Monday's scheduled lunar flyby. Kris Van Cleave reports. 2H ago - 02:085 minutes ago
Woman gives birth on flight headed to JFK -- A woman went into labor on Saturday and gave birth as her flight was about to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport from Kingston, Jamaica. The mother and baby were met with medical personnel upon landing, the airline said.5 minutes ago
Live - Trump's profanity-laced ultimatum to Iran looms over new bid for truce - Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push. updated 4M ago5 minutes ago
Inside the daring mission to rescue a U.S. airman downed in Iran -- U.S. forces mounted an urgent and high-risk rescue effort to find an airman who was forced to eject from a downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran.12 hours ago
Former CENTCOM commander calls rescue of U.S. airman a "hard lesson for Iran" -- Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander of U.S. Central Command, outlined takeaways on the search-and-rescue mission for a missing U.S. airman on "Face the Nation," and called it a "hard lesson for Iran."22 hours ago
Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked -- Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.1 day ago
U.S. woman missing after husband says she fell off boat in Bahamas -- An American woman disappeared in the Bahamas on Saturday, after her husband said she fell from their dinghy and was swept out to sea.2 hours ago
Fugitive mafia boss wanted for murder arrested at luxury villa -- Roberto Mazzarella, head of the Mazzarella clan of the Camorra, the Naples-based organized crime group, was one of Italy's most dangerous fugitives, authorities said.32 minutes ago
Mysterious pod of killer whales never seen before visits Seattle -- Three orcas that had not previously been recorded in the Seattle area have delighted whale watchers with several visits.5 hours ago
Artemis II crew takes new photo of far side of the moon -- The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.9 hours ago
Actress Tori Spelling hospitalized after Southern California crash -- "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.16 hours ago
CIA World Factbook shuttered by Trump administration -- The Trump administration has shut down the CIA World Factbook, and there's much lamenting about the demise of a free, trusted source many people used to check basic facts about countries.5 hours ago
Family finds possible human remains during Easter egg hunt, police say -- An investigation is underway in Long Beach after possible human remains were discovered in the area near DeForest Park and Wetlands on Sunday afternoon, according to police.6 hours ago
The anatomy of a Mardi Gras showdown -- In the Mardi Gras Indian, or Black Masking Indian, tradition, the big chiefs and their crews - spy boys, flag boys, wild men and a big queen - square off in mock battles with other so-called tribes to determine who is, in their words, the "prettiest."16 hours ago
America's Public Disorder Is a Choice -- America's hands-off approach to mental illness and addiction is failing everyone.3 days ago
An Afternoon with the Rocket-Watchers -- After watching the launch of Artemis II, Evan, who's in sixth grade, said: 'It was a lot better than what I imagined!' He wants to work for NASA one day.3 days ago
Bondi Did What Trump Wanted-Not What He Needed -- The Epstein files are only one example of how heeding Trump's instincts backfired on the attorney general and the administration.3 days ago
First on CBS - White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at DOJ, sources say - The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. Apr 420 hours ago
Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.1 day ago
Military archbishop suggests Iran war isn't justified -- Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory.3 days ago
Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like? -- Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.3 days ago
Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending -- President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending - a 42% increase - while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.3 days ago
Are lenders tightening HELOC rules in 2026? Here's what experts say -- Lenders are watching home prices and household debt closely. Here's how HELOC requirements could change this year.16 minutes ago
What are today's HELOC and home equity loan interest rates?1 month ago
Is a HELOC or a home equity loan the better option this April?16 minutes ago
Here's what $25,000 in gold could look like by the end of 2026, experts say -- Gold could be a good investment right now, but what should you expect if you invest $25,000 in gold today?32 minutes ago
3 gold price questions investors should ask this April2 days ago
Is the gold rally over? 3 things to consider now32 minutes ago
4 things mortgage lenders want homebuyers to know this April -- There are a few important things potential buyers should consider before making any moves right now, experts say.1 hour ago
Why did mortgage rates go up again?12 days ago
What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 6, 2026?1 hour ago
RAM provides free medical care to uninsured and underinsured Americans -- A nonprofit called RAM is bringing free health care to Americans who need it. Some patients wait days and sleep in their cars in order to get dental, vision, and medical treatment at RAM clinics.2 hours ago
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts -- Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted. -- Apr 31 day ago
3 ways the Iran war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks -- U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy. -- Apr 31 day ago
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts -- Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates. -- Apr 32 hours ago
CBS News gas and oil price tracker shows how much energy costs are rising -- As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.9 days ago
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Expert on downed U.S. fighter jet rescues -- Aaron MacLean, a retired U.S. Marine and CBS News national security analyst, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rescue missions for crew members after Iran downed a U.S. fighter jet on Friday and President Trump's threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.1 hour ago
Where the Artemis II crew will be today -- The Artemis II crew is about to make history in space. Retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Cassidy joins CBS News with more details.2 hours ago
Liam Conejo Ramos, family describe ICE fears -- 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos says he is afraid of "la inmigraci n," a term used by Spanish speakers to describe federal immigration agents, as his family speaks out about the controversial detention raid in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.1 hour ago
Key details on rescue mission for U.S. airman -- A missing U.S. airman was rescued early Sunday after Iran shot down an F15-E fighter jet on Friday. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.1 hour ago
Artemis II to make loop around the moon -- The Artemis II mission is set to make a historic loop around the moon on Monday. Mark Strassmann reports.16 minutes ago
UCLA's Cori Close on national championship -- UCLA head women's basketball coach Cori Close joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Bruins' win over the University of South Carolina Gamecocks for the program's first national title.16 minutes ago
Pope Leo calls for peace at first Easter mass -- Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, called for peace in the Middle East at his first Easter Sunday mass as pontiff.1 hour ago
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60 Minutes - Patients, cut off from health care, get help - A nonprofit called RAM is bringing free health care to Americans who need it. Some patients wait days and sleep in their cars in order to get dental, vision, and medical treatment at RAM clinics. 16H ago - 12:5816 minutes ago
Mardi Gras Indians keeping tradition alive -- The Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, have been around since the 1800s. Members spend months painstakingly handcrafting suits to be worn while marching through New Orleans' neighborhoods.12 hours ago
The state of high-speed rail in the U.S. -- High-speed rail can be found around the world. Yet so far, the projects haven't tracked in the U.S., where both the public and private sectors have faced ballooning costs and delays.16 hours ago
Drone arms race transforming modern warfare -- Drones, unmanned and remotely-controlled, have transformed the Ukrainian battlefield in the war with Russia. As warfare and technology evolves, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine. -- Mar 2916 hours ago
Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage -- Son Doong, the world's largest cave passage - big enough to fit a skyscraper - is deep inside a Vietnamese jungle. Exploring the dark caverns, home to beautiful rock formations and a river, takes days. -- Mar 2916 hours ago
Trump to hold news conference on Iran after U.S. airman's rescue -- President Trump is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday afternoon following the successful rescue of a U.S. airman from inside Iran.16 minutes ago
Family buries "unjustly accused" Mexican teen who died in ICE custody -- Royer Perez Jimenez was a "hard worker" who immigrated at 15 to "triumph and help his family," his uncle said.3 hours ago
