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Michael Cohen testifies about Stormy Daniels payment at Donald Trump's criminal trial; How conductor Xian Zhang is breaking barriers
Nearly two weeks after what is traditionally "College Decision Day," many students are still unable to commit to a school. That's largely because of computer glitches in the Department of Education's newly overhauled financial aid system. Meg Oliver has details.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, Nancy Chen has the story of an inspiring maestro who's breaking barriers while hitting all the right notes.
Tens of millions of Americans are gearing up for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 50 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more this year, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend in almost 20 years, according to AAA. Kris Van Cleave has more.
A quick-thinking church congregation worked together to prevent a mass shooting in Louisiana over the weekend. The church was packed with dozens of kids about to take part in a sacred rite of passage. Omar Villafranca reports.
Residents in New York City are on edge following a string of unprovoked attacks, including two high-profile incidents in the last week. A tourist in Times Square was stabbed over Mother's Day weekend while an award-winning actor was punched in the face by a stranger just days earlier. Nikki Battiste reports on what the NYPD is doing to keep the Big Apple safe.
Engineers set off controlled explosions in the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Monday to help free the massive cargo ship that crashed into it nearly seven weeks ago. Nicole Sganga has the sights and sounds.
Israel is again fighting Hamas in northern Gaza months after saying the militants had been largely removed from that area. The fighting continued in southern Gaza as well, worsening the struggle to find food and shelter for hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Donald Trump came face-to-face with his former personal attorney Michael Cohen, who testified Monday in the former president's New York criminal trial. The one-time fixer and inside man detailed how Trump personally approved the so-called "hush money" payouts to hide stories he believed would hurt his 2016 run for the White House. Robert Costa was inside the courthouse for the riveting testimony.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
The forms to apply for financial aid were released three months late this year, and one estimate shows over 25% of schools still haven't sent out aid packages.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
A 16-year-old boy carrying a gun opened the back door of a packed church, but was immediately confronted by and escorted away by parishioners.
The United Nations and other agencies have warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah, which borders Egypt near the main aid entry points, would cripple humanitarian operations
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
In Washington, D.C., we meet two figure skaters who are expanding access to the sport to other Black college students. Then in California, UFC legend Ronda Rousey opens up about her life and career in her vulnerable new memoir. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
In New York, we learn how a major hospital and a tech giant teamed up to develop a new form of MRI technology that utilizes AI for faster scans. Then in Massachusetts, we examine how private equity investors have impacted community hospital resources. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
In Oklahoma, Nate Burleson shares his family’s personal connection to one of America’s darkest chapters. Then in Texas, we tour the renowned Kinsey Collection, the largest private holding of African American art and artifacts. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
In California, we dine out at a restaurant powered by robots. Then in Washington, we take a sip of a beanless cup of coffee, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of the popular beverage. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
In New York, we tour a unique museum that’s home to an extensive collection of toys, games and playgrounds. Then, we sit down with NBA superstar Steph Curry to discuss his heartwarming new children’s book. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell speaks with CVS Health CEO and author Karen Lynch about her life and career.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Adam Grant about his newest book, as he discusses unlocking your hidden potential.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with author and professor Arthur Brooks about his partnership with Oprah Winfrey and the key to living a happier life.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Senator Mitt Romney about his place in the Republican party, his family’s influence and what’s next for him in politics.
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell, O’Donnell speaks with Dolly Parton about her new book on her costumes and clothing and her new rock album.
Peggy Means' only daughter was in a coma with virtually no chance of ever coming out of it, doctors told her. And yet, Means refused to let them pull the plug.
Nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. had just received the dollar for good grades, and it was the only money he had to his name.
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with a story about how old friends — and an old car — gave one man a new lease on life.
The first time Emouree went to the cemetery with her grandmother, she couldn't understand why everyone else got a giant granite headstone, but her mother just received a tiny metal one.
Most 8-year-old boys don't get dressed to the nines. But James Ramage of Chelsea, Maine, loves to dress for third-grade success.
Michael Cohen testifies about Stormy Daniels payment at Donald Trump's criminal trial; How conductor Xian Zhang is breaking barriers
Palestinians flee Rafah as fighting continues; Artists in 4 cities create murals to celebrate moms
Israel orders new Rafah evacuations; San Francisco's iconic Top of the Mark celebrates 85th anniversary
Stormy Daniels testifies for second day in Trump's "hush money" trial; Mother on a mission to provide support to fellow parents of children with Down Syndrome
More tornado activity causes devastation in Midwest; Mother makes it her mission to find blood donors for those in need
Park officials said Thomas Robison was believed to have attempted to travel down the river with his dog on a wooden raft.
The winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary will likely face off against former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
UnidosUS Action Fund will formally endorse the Biden-Harris ticket at an event in Phoenix, Arizona, as recent polling shows President Biden trailing in the battleground state.
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
The WNBA is poised to tip off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
A vote by the German automaker's Alabama workers to join the UAW would be a "milestone event," labor expert said.
Everything costs $10 at so-called bin stores — even pricey electronics like TV sets, video game consoles and laptops.
Keith Gill, the trader behind the GameStop meme stock frenzy of 2020, resurfaces roughly three years after hiatus with a post on X and YouTube.
The winner of Tuesday's Democratic primary will likely face off against former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.
On Monday, Michael Cohen testified that former President Donald Trump signed off on plans to reimburse him for a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels.
UnidosUS Action Fund will formally endorse the Biden-Harris ticket at an event in Phoenix, Arizona, as recent polling shows President Biden trailing in the battleground state.
The Biden administration is dramatically increasing tariffs on items including Chinese EVs to solar cells, batteries, steel and more.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Sherif Lawal was knocked down by a blow to the head in the fourth round of a scheduled six-round middleweight fight.
Israel's leader acknowledges that more than half of those killed in Gaza are likely civilians, as the U.N. shifts to a lower estimate of women and children victims.
A collection of silver and gold coins unearthed in Poland may have belonged to notorious fraudster Anthony Jaczewicz.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed in Nigeria, where they wielded celebrity status even as former "working royals."
The WNBA is poised to tip off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, Nancy Chen has the story of an inspiring maestro who's breaking barriers while hitting all the right notes.
In the 20 years after her elimination from "American Idol," Jennifer Hudson has gone on to EGOT winner and host of a successful talk show, which was renewed for a third season.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed in Nigeria, where they wielded celebrity status even as former "working royals."
Writer, director, and actor John Krasinski declared his latest film, "IF," is his most personal project to date.
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right.
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.
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. But designing things to do more can often lead to frustrated and unhappy customers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how complicated lives – full of endless features – may be getting easier to navigate thanks to technology.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
Wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes in Canada after burning more than 13,000 acres so far. Terry Cavaliere, emergency operations director for the Fort Nelson First Nation, joins CBS News with the latest.
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
Of the 66 officers placed on leave, 39 were for general misconduct, including suspected use of excessive force, child endangerment or abuse, possession of contraband and negligent supervision.
A 16-year-old boy carrying a gun opened the back door of a packed church, but was immediately confronted by and escorted away by parishioners.
A quick-thinking church congregation worked together to prevent a mass shooting in Louisiana over the weekend. The church was packed with dozens of kids about to take part in a sacred rite of passage. Omar Villafranca reports.
Residents in New York City are on edge following a string of unprovoked attacks, including two high-profile incidents in the last week. A tourist in Times Square was stabbed over Mother's Day weekend while an award-winning actor was punched in the face by a stranger just days earlier. Nikki Battiste reports on what the NYPD is doing to keep the Big Apple safe.
All three victims were tortured and killed before their bodies were put into a 2010 Dodge Charger, authorities said.
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.
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
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.
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.
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?
American students are starting to recover from pandemic learning losses, according to a Harvard University study. But test scores still lag behind 2019 levels, and schools will soon run out of federal pandemic-era funding. CBS News reporter Taurean Small examines how different states are addressing challenges in the classroom and on the balance books.
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
As bird flu spreads among cows in the U.S., the CDC plans to publicly post data on a specific influenza virus found in wastewater. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF, joins to break down the latest developments in tracking the virus.
The stock for video game retailer GameStop closed up 74% on Monday, harkening back to the buying frenzy in January 2021 fueled by traders on Reddit. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to examine what could be behind the stock's sudden surge.
Gold bars, foreign entities and a new Mercedes-Benz are just some elements in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, which saw the start of jury selection on Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.