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What we know so far about Biden-Trump debate prep and more President Biden and former President Donald are set to once again face off on Thursday as the campaign heats up. 2M ago

Map shows state abortion restrictions 2 years after Supreme Court overturned Roe The high court overturned the right to abortion two years ago. Here's where abortion access stands in states. 2M ago

Deadly Midwest floods set to continue as mid-Atlantic heat heads south Flooding in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota forces emergency measures as stifling heat bakes a vast portion of the country. updated 36M ago

Prosecutors recommend Justice Department criminally prosecute Boeing Prosecutors have recommended the Justice Department should criminally prosecute Boeing for allegedly violating a deferred prosecution agreement from 2021. 7H ago

Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour event after climate protesters run onto green Six people protesting climate change stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship on Sunday, delaying the finish for about five minutes. 9H ago

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What we know so far about Biden-Trump debate prep and more President Biden and former President Donald are set to once again face off on Thursday as the campaign heats up. 2M ago

Map shows state abortion restrictions 2 years after Supreme Court overturned Roe The high court overturned the right to abortion two years ago. Here's where abortion access stands in states. 2M ago

DNC launches new fund to target abortion restrictions in Republican states The DNC is launching a new effort to put abortion top of mind for voters as the nation marks two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. 2M ago

Full transcript of "Face the Nation," June 23, 2024 On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and former national security adviser Robert O'Brien join Margaret Brennan. 15H ago

Netanyahu reiterates claim about U.S. withholding weapon shipments Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address U.S. lawmakers on July 24. 10H ago

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A teenager collapsed. His friends' quick response saved his life. J.J. Machnik went into sudden cardiac arrest because of a genetic heart disorder that affects 1 in 500 people: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Jun 22

COVID summer wave grows, with new variant LB.1 on the rise A key COVID trend in the West is near "high" levels, the CDC says, and the new variant LB.1 is gaining ground. Jun 21

Author Marisa Renee Lee talks finding joy after experiencing infertility In her book, "Grief is Love," Marisa Renee Lee talks about the feelings of grief that come with infertility and pregnancy loss, and how she coped. Jun 21

567,000 chargers sold at Costco recalled after 2 homes catch fire Portable battery chargers recalled after 120 reports of the product overheating, safety watchdog warns. Jun 20

Vitamix recalls 569,000 blender parts after dozens of injuries The nationwide recall includes Vitamix products that were previously repaired in a 2018 recall amid 27 reports of cut hands. Jun 20

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Death toll at Hajj pilgrimage rises to 1,300 amid extreme heat More than 1,300 people died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced soaring temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom. 10H ago

At least 19 killed in attacks on Russian synagogue, church and police In what appeared to be a coordinated attack, gunmen targeted a synagogue, Orthodox church and police in Russia's southern Dagestan province. updated 24M ago

Netanyahu reiterates claim about U.S. withholding weapon shipments Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address U.S. lawmakers on July 24. 10H ago

Mexican mayor murdered days after politician killed in same area An investigation into aggravated murder was opened after Acacio Flores was killed in Guerrero state, officials said. 9H ago

Iran overturns the death sentence of rapper charged in relation to protests The lawyer for one of Iran's popular hip-hop artists and a critic of the regime Toomaj Salehi says the country's Supreme Court has overturned his death sentence. Jun 22

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Entertainment Jude Law on "Firebrand" and the actor's "long game" Oscar-nominated actor Jude Law's latest role is King Henry VIII, opposite Alicia Vikander as the royal's sixth wife Katherine Parr, in the historical drama "Firebrand." It's just one in a long line of tortured and textured characters he enjoys inhabiting; in fact, he tells correspondent Lee Cowan, it's part of the actor's "long game" to avoid being typecast as a heartthrob. 19H ago 08:38

Passage: Donald Sutherland and Willie Mays "Sunday Morning" looks back on the careers of two greats who passed this week: Baseball's beloved Willie Mays, and acclaimed actor Donald Sutherland. 20H ago 01:40

June Squibb on her action-comedy debut in "Thelma" Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Academy Award-nominated actress June Squibb who, at age 94, is playing her first leading film role in the comedy "Thelma," about a grandmother who seeks revenge against a scam artist. There are even chase scenes (on scooters)! Rocca also talks with the film's writer-director, Josh Margolin, and his gritty and tenacious grandmother, Thelma Post, who at 103 inspired the tale of a woman fighting for what's hers. 20H ago 06:27

The father-and-son team behind "Hunger Pangs" Food writer Kevin Pang and his dad, Jeffrey, explore their Asian heritage as hosts of a YouTube cooking show for America's Test Kitchen, and as co-authors of "A Very Chinese Cookbook." 20H ago

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The Wayback Machine, a time machine for the web Because the web is ephemeral, the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine has made backups of websites continually since 1996, with nearly 900 billion pages preserved. But making books and music freely available has led to lawsuits by publishers and the music industry. 19H ago

The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine The internet is ephemeral, with the average life of a web page – before it's changed or deleted – about 100 days. And so, the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine has been making backups of websites every day since 1996, with nearly 900 billion pages preserved, available to all. But making books and music freely available has led to several lawsuits brought by record labels and the book publishing industry. Correspondent David Pogue reports. 19H ago 04:57

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. Mar 28 03:27

NASA again pushes back return of Boeing Starliner The return of Boeing Starliner's first crewed mission to the International Space Station has been delayed yet again, NASA announced Friday, so it can investigate several glitches with the space capsule, including multiple helium leaks and the loss of several small maneuvering engines. The re-entry had been scheduled for June 26, but likely won't take place until before July. Mark Strassmann has details. Jun 22 02:11

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Science Study: Polar bears threatened by thinning ice New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings. Jun 21 03:58

Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet. Jun 21

How dangerous are microplastics? A large amount of human-produced plastic waste degrades into microplastics: small particles that linger in the environment and can be consumed by animals and people. Microplastics spread through water, air, and even the human bloodstream. Matthew Campen, director of the University of New Mexico's Center for Metals in Biology and Medicine, joins CBS News to explain the possible health risks from microplastic exposure. Jun 20 06:15

European lynx species rebounds from brink of extinction In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula. Jun 20

What to know about Tropical Storm Alberto Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to make landfall in Mexico by Thursday, but parts of Texas are already experiencing heavy flooding. Meanwhile, extreme heat continues to bear down on millions of Americans. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has details. Jun 19 04:12

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A Massachusetts family's search for justice in 1969 teen murder A teen's murder haunts a Massachusetts community — more than 40 years later, would a new witness crack the cold case? Jun 23

Mexican mayor murdered days after politician killed in same area An investigation into aggravated murder was opened after Acacio Flores was killed in Guerrero state, officials said. 9H ago

Shooting in downtown St. Louis kills 1, injures at least 5, police say An initial investigation found that a fight purportedly broke out between women. At some point, men became involved and firearms were pulled, police said. 20H ago

Man tried to drown his children at Connecticut beach, police say Connecticut police stopped a Queens man who was trying to drown two small children at a beach in West Haven, authorities said. 10H ago

Murder plot revealed in California woman's text messages A woman discovers explicit photos of herself on her stepfather's computer.  Soon after, he's found dead. Evidence points to an overdose, but was it murder? Jun 23

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Florida family whose roof hit by debris from space station sues NASA A metal support used to mount old batteries on a cargo pallet for disposal tore through the house in Naples, Florida on March 8. 16H ago

NASA again delays Boeing Starliner capsule's return to Earth NASA plans to hold a formal re-entry readiness review before setting a new landing target date. Jun 22

Boeing Starliner slated to return on June 26 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is expected to return back to Earth on June 26 after its trip to the International Space Station. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the unprecedented mission. Jun 21 03:51

June's full Strawberry Moon arrives with summer solstice June's Strawberry Moon is arriving along with the start of summer. Jun 20

NASA extends Starliner's stay at space station The Starliner and its two-person crew are now expected to land at White Sands, New Mexico, on June 26. Jun 18

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Jun 10 30 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games." Jun 20 49 photos

Summer music heats up 2024 Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli. Jun 15 15 photos

Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest. May 29 30 photos