Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
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President Trump also said he "may" go to Gaza.
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14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan
At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.
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Global green energy exceeds coal power for first time ever, study finds
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Century-old grenades found hidden in delivery of onions
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Soldiers investigated after 6 people shot dead on highway
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Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner heading to Egypt amid Gaza ceasefire talks
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Canadian theme park says it may have to euthanize 30 beluga whales
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Nobel in Physics goes to 3 scientists for work on quantum technology
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Senate votes fail again on Day 8 of government shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 8 on Wednesday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills. Follow live updates here.
Trump says he "may go" to the Middle East this weekend amid peace talks
"I may go there sometime toward the end of the week," President Trump said of a possible trip to the Middle East.
Senate Democrats to force vote on blocking Trump strikes on alleged drug boats
Senate Democrats plan to force a vote under the War Powers Act aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela.
Dolly Parton says "I'm not dying" after sister asks for prayers
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Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress
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Latino voters who backed Trump could be a key factor in NJ governor's race
Trump made substantial inroads in heavily Latino areas in New Jersey in 2024, but many have since soured on him and the GOP, a CBS News analysis finds.
14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan
At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.
Florida man arrested for allegedly starting Palisades Fire
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Tropical Storm Jerry churns over central Atlantic Ocean
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Domino's Pizza is getting a makeover. Get a glimpse of the redesign.
The brand refresh, which includes an updated pizza box design and a new look for store employees, is the first update to Domino's look in 13 years.
Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Trump says he "may go" to the Middle East this weekend amid peace talks
President Trump also said he "may" go to Gaza.
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Domino's Pizza is getting a makeover. Get a glimpse of the redesign.
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Disney raises ticket prices for Disney World and Disneyland theme parks
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Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Trump says he "may go" to the Middle East this weekend amid peace talks
President Trump also said he "may" go to Gaza.
Senate Democrats to force vote on blocking Trump strikes on alleged drug boats
Senate Democrats plan to force a vote under the War Powers Act aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela.
Latino voters who backed Trump could be a key factor in NJ governor's race
Trump made substantial inroads in heavily Latino areas in New Jersey in 2024, but many have since soured on him and the GOP, a CBS News analysis finds.
Joan Kennedy, first wife of Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy, dies at 89
Joan Bennett Kennedy, the former wife of the late Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, died Wednesday. She was 89.
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Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Trump says he "may go" to the Middle East this weekend amid peace talks
President Trump also said he "may" go to Gaza.
Senate Democrats to force vote on blocking Trump strikes on alleged drug boats
Senate Democrats plan to force a vote under the War Powers Act aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela.
14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan
At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.
Gazans orphaned by Israel's war with Hamas long for lost childhoods
CBS News meets young Palestinians who've lost their parents to Israel's war with Hamas, who say they're scared, and know "life will never be the same."
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Dolly Parton says "I'm not dying" after sister asks for prayers
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
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Disney raises ticket prices for Disney World and Disneyland theme parks
Disney is hiking single-day ticket prices at two of it most popular parks for certain holiday periods.
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Sora 2 draws backlash amid surging popularity
OpenAI's new app Sora 2 is only one week old, and it has already taken the internet by storm. However, some critics are raising concerns about copyright infringement and disinformation. Eli Tan, technology reporter at The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. Navy eyes autonomous vessels
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans – and is teaching AI how to fight, a potential revolution in warfare.
AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air force
Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is drawing up plans to operate drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft flown by humans. David Martin reports on how AI is learning how to fight – a potential revolution in warfare.
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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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The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
Nobel in Physics goes to 3 scientists for work on quantum technology
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Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries in immunology
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
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Backlash after convicted killer gets released
The Kentucky Parole Board is defending itself after the release of a man who served only half his sentence for killing a 6-year-old boy. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Final escaped New Orleans inmate captured
Police say they captured the final inmate from May's New Orleans jailbreak on Wednesday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weiss has the details.
Killer identified over 60 years after woman murdered in her Albany, N.Y., home
Officials linked DNA from Joseph Nowakowski, who died in 1998, to the killing of 50-year-old Catherine Blackburn in September 1964, Albany Police said Wednesday.
14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan
At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.
Man arrested for allegedly starting L.A. wildfire
A 29-year old Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire that scorched parts of Los Angeles earlier this year, officials said Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
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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.
Interstellar comet passing by Mars seen in rare images
The images taken by two Mars orbiters show a bright, fuzzy white dot of the comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, appearing to move against a backdrop of distant stars.
Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut
Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.
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Bill Nye warns against proposed NASA cuts
Hundreds gathered in Washington, D.C., on Monday to protest against the Trump administration's proposed cuts to NASA's science activities. Leading the charge was Bill Nye, who joins "The Takeout" to discuss why he's fighting to save the space agency from deep cuts.
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Backlash after convicted killer gets released
The Kentucky Parole Board is defending itself after the release of a man who served only half his sentence for killing a 6-year-old boy. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Final escaped New Orleans inmate captured
Police say they captured the final inmate from May's New Orleans jailbreak on Wednesday. CBS News national reporter Kati Weiss has the details.
Pope responds to Trump's immigration agenda
Pope Leo recently ramped up his criticism of President Trump's immigration agenda. That includes the pope hosting U.S. bishops, directing them to firmly address how the president's policies affect immigrants.
ICE detention oversight agency temporarily closed
The Trump administration is pushing forward with its immigration crackdown even as the government shutdown drags on. But the Washington Post reports the Office of Detention Oversight, which inspects the safety of ICE detention centers, is currently closed. Doug MacMillan, corporate accountability reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss.
Price of gold hits $4,000 an ounce
The price of gold is topping $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever as investors turn to precious metals with uncertainty in the global market. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.