Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seating
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
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Trump Media buys $2 billion in bitcoin as it embraces crypto
President Trump's media company is diving deeper into cryptocurrencies as the price of bitcoin soars.
Feds recall 5 million pools linked to drowning deaths of 9 children
A strap around the pools can create a foothold for children to enter the pool even without a ladder, federal regulators warn.
Pepsi to introduce prebiotic cola this fall after buying Poppi
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Starbucks reveals when it will offer Pumpkin Spice Latte this fall
The Pumpkin Spice Latte will soon return to Starbucks' menus, marking the unofficial start of fall for fans of the autumn-inspired beverage.
Microsoft releases emergency fix for Sharepoint after cyberattacks
Microsoft issued an urgent fix after hackers used a "zero-day" exploit to infiltrate its SharePoint software.
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay kiss-cam video
Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
Fashion startup founder accused of cheating investors out of $300 million
Christine Hunsicker, 48, was released on $1 million bail after pleading not guilty to charges.
Millions of travelers to the U.S. could be charged $250 "visa integrity fee"
The new tax cuts and spending bill includes a $250 fee for visitors coming to the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas. Here's what to know.
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$20,000 HELOC vs. $20,000 home equity loan: Which is cheaper this July?
Rates on both home equity borrowing products are similar now, but they're unlikely to remain so for much longer.
$20,000 short-term CDs: 3 things to consider this July
Don't rush into opening a $20,000 short-term CD before taking the time to consider these three factors this July.
Why a reverse mortgage makes sense for seniors this July
The changing economic landscape could make this July the right time for seniors to pursue a reverse mortgage.
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Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
MoneyWatch price tracker shows how much food, utility, housing costs are rising
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
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Americans are holding off on retirement over money concerns, study finds
About 23% of people over 50 want to delay their retirements over financial readiness and economic worries, a survey found.
Half of all private-sector workers lack access to a retirement plan
Tens of millions of Americans are unable to save for retirement through their jobs. "That's not a gap — it's a crisis," one expert says.
Couple faces retirement fears amid market swings
Like millions of Americans, Alicia and Chu Gomez are experiencing the waves of an uncertain, see-sawing market.
Work
Recent college graduates face a new obstacle in finding a job: AI
Unemployment is rising among recent college grads as employers turn to artificial intelligence to handle entry-level work.
Layoffs across the U.S. reach highest level since 2020. Here's why.
Companies have reported more than 744,000 job cuts this year — the highest figure since the first six months of 2020, according to an outplacement firm.
New college grad? Here's what experts say you should know about AI.
We asked three experts what fresh college graduates can do to prepare as artificial intelligence changes how Americans work. Here's what they said.
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Used oyster shells dumped into water to help restore ecosystem
Oyster beds are critical to a healthy ocean, because they filter water, prevent erosion and provide a home for an estimated 300 different species.
Gabbard reignites political battles with 2016 election documents on Russia
Tulsi Gabbard released a memorandum and files regarding the intelligence community's assessment of Russia's actions during the 2016 election.
White House removes Wall Street Journal reporter from Trump's Scotland trip over Epstein story
A Wall Street Journal reporter was slated to be a part of the traveling press pool for President Trump's Scotland trip.
Sen. Cantwell urges Trump to invest in weather forecast upgrades
Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington state, penned a letter to President Trump with five recommendations for improving the nation's weather forecasting infrastructure.
Heat dome map shows dangerous temperatures across U.S. Corn Belt, South
A heat dome is trapping over 90 million Americans in extreme temperatures this week with the National Weather Service issuing heat alerts from Nebraska to Florida.
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Pepsi to introduce prebiotic cola this fall after buying Poppi
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Southwest announces when passengers can book assigned seating
Southwest is providing details about its new assigned seating and boarding policy. Here's what to know.
Trump Media buys $2 billion in bitcoin as it embraces crypto
President Trump's media company is diving deeper into cryptocurrencies as the price of bitcoin soars.
Fashion startup founder accused of cheating investors out of $300 million
Christine Hunsicker, 48, was released on $1 million bail after pleading not guilty to charges.
Starbucks reveals when it will offer Pumpkin Spice Latte this fall
The Pumpkin Spice Latte will soon return to Starbucks' menus, marking the unofficial start of fall for fans of the autumn-inspired beverage.
Politics
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Trump administration can lift deportation protections for Afghanistan and Cameroon
An appellate court allowed the Trump administration to end a program that grants temporary deportation protections and work permits to more than 10,000 people from Afghanistan and Cameroon.
Gabbard reignites political battles with 2016 election documents on Russia
Tulsi Gabbard released a memorandum and files regarding the intelligence community's assessment of Russia's actions during the 2016 election.
White House removes Wall Street Journal reporter from Trump's Scotland trip over Epstein story
A Wall Street Journal reporter was slated to be a part of the traveling press pool for President Trump's Scotland trip.
Sen. Cantwell urges Trump to invest in weather forecast upgrades
Sen. Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington state, penned a letter to President Trump with five recommendations for improving the nation's weather forecasting infrastructure.
Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
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Pepsi to introduce prebiotic cola this fall after buying Poppi
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Shark attack survivor shares top 3 tips to help stay safe during an encounter
Paul de Gelder, who stars in the new Discovery Channel special "How to Survive a Shark Attack," shares tips on how to stay safe during an encounter.
COVID-19 cases are rising in these states amid summer wave
The data, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also showed a significant increase in COVID-related emergency room visits for young children.
CDC warns COVID cases rising
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the CDC's latest alert showing a rise in COVID cases nationwide and the highest rate of ER visits for young kids since March.
Kayem Foods recalls over 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage products
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
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25 nations slam Israel over "inhumane killing of civilians" in Gaza
25 nations condemn Israel over "drip feeding" of aid to Palestinians and say "the war in Gaza must end," just as it looks set to expand.
Plane crashes into school in Bangladesh, killing at least 20 people
A Bangladeshi military training aircraft crashed into the campus of a school in Dhaka, killing the pilot and at least 19 others, mostly students, officials say.
Ukrainian found dead at resort where Russian defector was killed
An ex-Ukrainian anti-organized crime official was found dead in a pool at the same Spain resort where a Russian defector was murdered, Spanish newspaper says.
Transcript: ICE director Todd Lyons on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 20, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 20, 2025.
1906 shipwreck is filled with rare oysters to boost marine species
A cargo ship lying at the bottom of the sea off the Belgian coast has been fitted with a new treasure chest: a stash of rare flat oysters.
Entertainment
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
Tom Troupe, "Mission: Impossible" and "Star Trek" actor, dies at age 97
Tom Troupe appeared in more than 70 television shows, usually in single episode roles, throughout his career.
Extended interview: Kathy Bates
In this web exclusive, Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates talks about her early attraction to the stage, and the sacrifices her parents made for her; her early films, "Taking Off" and "Straight Time"; and her performance in "Misery," for which she earned an Oscar.
Extended interview: Restaurateur Keith McNally
British-born restaurateur Keith McNally opened such popular New York City institutions as the Odeon, Balthazar and Pastis. But a 2016 stroke, which caused immobility and affected his speech, led to a suicide attempt two years later. In this web exclusive, he talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about writing his memoir, "I Regret Almost Everything"; how the stroke drew him to Instagram; how he learned restaurant lighting through an early job in theater on "The Rocky Horror Show"; and giving second chances.
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt, a man who has cheated time
Herbert Blomstedt is still conducting major symphony orchestras around the world at the age of 98. And as correspondent Martha Teichner reports, he plans to continue doing so past 100 because, he says, "I have gifts I have to live up to."
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Details on Microsoft SharePoint hack
A hack targeting Microsoft's SharePoint software was likely carried out by a single bad actor, researchers say. Andy Boyd, the former director of the CIA Center for Cyber Intelligence, joins with more.
AI safety concerns for vulnerable users
A 30-year-old man on the autism spectrum was hospitalized after ChatGPT appeared to validate his delusions, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. OpenAI says it's working to reduce unintentional harm. For more, "CBS Mornings Plus" is joined by Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, which has a content-licensing partnership with OpenAI.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Microsoft releases emergency fix for Sharepoint after cyberattacks
Microsoft issued an urgent fix after hackers used a "zero-day" exploit to infiltrate its SharePoint software.
The debate over how AI will change work
There is fear surrounding the uncertainty of how the rapidly developing world of artificial intelligence will impact the workforce -- whether it will threaten jobs or boost productivity. But in Reporter's Notebook, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson takes a more nuanced look at what it means to find understanding in an AI world.
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The science of redesigning your personality
Writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert obsessed with work, was unhappy with who she was, and so vowed to redesign her personality by living outside her comfort zone – a journey she documented in her new book, "Me, But Better."
A new you: The science of redesigning your personality
Writer Olga Khazan was unhappy with the person she was – anxious, obsessed with work, unable to have fun, and constantly worried about things. And when therapy, medications and self-care failed to work for her, Khazan decided a more radical approach was needed: she vowed to redesign her personality. Khazan talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Susan Spencer about the surprising steps she took to live outside her comfort zone – a journey she documented in her new book, "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change." Spencer also talks with University of Kentucky professor Shannon Sauer-Zavala about how it's possible to change seemingly intractable personality traits.
Book excerpt: "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change"
Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert, set out to change aspects of her personality she didn't like by forcing herself outside of her comfort zone. How about trying improv comedy?
8 babies born with DNA from 3 people in world-first IVF trial
A groundbreaking IVF trial has raised hope that women with genetic mutations in their own DNA could one day have children without passing on deadly diseases.
Skeleton of medieval knight found under former ice cream parlor
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
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Ex-officer sentenced in Breonna Taylor case
A judge on Monday sentenced Brett Hankison — a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer convicted in connection with the botched raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor — to 33 months in prison. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
Ex-officer sentenced to 33 months in prison in Breonna Taylor case
Brett Hankison, a former police officer in Louisville, Kentucky, who was convicted in Breonna Taylor's death, was sentenced to 33 months in prison on Monday.
Police give timeline of missing girl's murder
New York state police said a Canadian man was charged with murder after his 9-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin, was found dead in Ticonderoga, New York, a day after he reported her missing. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.
Fashion startup founder accused of cheating investors out of $300 million
Christine Hunsicker, 48, was released on $1 million bail after pleading not guilty to charges.
Dad arrested in murder of girl, police say
The father of a missing 9-year-old who was found dead in Upstate New York has been arrested and charged with her murder, New York State police said in a news conference Monday.
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Americans on space race support
Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission -- the first to land humans on the moon. Now, NASA is in a multiyear effort to return astronauts to the moon starting in 2026, with an eye toward a crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s.
Piece of Mars sells at auction
NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars on Earth, fetched $5.3 million at auction. Franklin Institute chief astronomer and planetarium director Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with more.
Astronomers capture birth of a new solar system around sun-like baby star
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Bill Cosby on Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death
"The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned Sunday afternoon in Costa Rica. Officials say he was caught by a strong ocean current and pulled under. CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke to Warner's former co-star, Bill Cosby, about what it was like working with him.
Texas Legislature's special session agenda
The Texas Legislature returned Monday for a special session, with 18 items on the agenda. They include the redrawing of the state's congressional districts and a relief package for those impacted by deadly flooding earlier in July. J. David Goodman, Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss what the lawmakers have in store.
New assessment of strikes on Iran nuclear sites
CBS News has learned that a new assessment of the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June finds that only one of three facilities was possibly destroyed. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Who qualifies for temporary protected status?
The Department of Homeland Security officially restored temporary protected status to more than a quarter of a million Haitians on Saturday. A federal judge ruled earlier in July that DHS can't end the authorization for Haitians early, and it must remain in effect until Feb. 2026. CBS News' Jericka Duncan explains how the designation works.
How politics have changed since Biden's exit
It's been one year since former President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. Since then, there have been historic political moments, from the first woman of color getting a major party's nomination to attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Fin Gómez take a look at where the Democratic Party stands since that moment, and what's in store for its future.