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Since the day George Santos announced his bid for a seat in Congress, much of what he’s said about his life and career has proven to be false. So who is George Santos? CBS Reports follows his unlikely path from a basement in Queens to seaside Brazil to Long Island’s wealthiest suburbs – unwinding a campaign of deceit that delivered him to the loftiest halls of power in Washington.
Elon Musk has built a reputation for changing the game by ignoring the rules, and his recent acquisition of Twitter is no different. Is the turbulent Twitter buyout just the next chapter in Elon Musk’s odds-defying story? CBS Reports peels back the layers on the high-stakes and high-rewards journey of one of the most polarizing and influential people of our time.
An increasingly powerful China is stepping up its aggression against the self-governing island of Taiwan -- an alarming development that could result in a U.S.-China showdown with massive economic consequences. CBS Reports heads to Taiwan to examine how the Taiwanese are building resistance in the face of growing threats, and the global stakes of the island’s fate.
As America grapples with the crisis of school shootings, solutions to school safety seem to divide into two sides — more restrictions or more guns. While victims’ families and survivors in largely conservative and pro-gun Texas now fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children’s teachers.
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
Nearly 40% of food in the U.S. ends up in the landfill, a problem exacerbating both climate change and food insecurity. But innovative chefs from gourmet eateries to soup kitchens are on a mission to change that. CBS Reports' Adam Yamaguchi dines across America to discover the creative ways chefs transform food waste into trendy eats.
CBS Reports investigates why, in public school districts across America, some teachers have sexually abused students for decades before being stopped.
In this eye-opening documentary, CBS Reports goes inside the $100 million market where bodies donated to science are bought and sold for profit.
You may know the hashtags and the groundbreaking movements — #BlackLivesMatter, #OscarsSoWhite, #SayHerName — but now you'll get an inside look at where they were born: Black Twitter. CBS Reports interviews celebrities, influencers and thought leaders to chronicle the history of Black Twitter, how it has spread to other platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and explore the social sphere where Black people started a community and ended up creating a pop culture juggernaut and driver of social justice.
Since the day George Santos announced his bid for a seat in Congress, much of what he’s said about his life and career has proven to be false. So who is George Santos? CBS Reports follows his unlikely path from a basement in Queens to seaside Brazil to Long Island’s wealthiest suburbs – unwinding a campaign of deceit that delivered him to the loftiest halls of power in Washington.
Elon Musk has built a reputation for changing the game by ignoring the rules, and his recent acquisition of Twitter is no different. Is the turbulent Twitter buyout just the next chapter in Elon Musk’s odds-defying story? CBS Reports peels back the layers on the high-stakes and high-rewards journey of one of the most polarizing and influential people of our time.
As America grapples with the crisis of school shootings, solutions to school safety seem to divide into two sides — more restrictions or more guns. While victims’ families and survivors in largely conservative and pro-gun Texas now fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children’s teachers.
A segment of American conservatives has found inspiration in the success of the conservative cultural movement in Hungary. CPAC, the American Conservative Political Action Committee, is extolling President Viktor Orban's anti-LGBTQ and nativist policies as the way forward for the United States. CBS Reports explores what the emerging alliance means for some U.S. conservatives' vision for America.
An increasingly powerful China is stepping up its aggression against the self-governing island of Taiwan -- an alarming development that could result in a U.S.-China showdown with massive economic consequences. CBS Reports heads to Taiwan to examine how the Taiwanese are building resistance in the face of growing threats, and the global stakes of the island’s fate.
Systemwide oversight failures at the local, state and federal levels have enabled sexual abuse of children in American schools to persist with virtually no monitoring of such incidents.
Every year, an estimated 20,000 people donate their bodies to science for the purpose of medical research and education. But unlike organ donation, these body parts can be bought and sold for profit.
Black Twitter is a digital community that allows people to connect and bond over what it means to be Black — and what happens there often reverberates far beyond.
The embattled freshman lawmaker's work for a company that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme attracted scrutiny from federal regulators.
While some victims' families and survivors fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children's teachers.
What happens after U.S. and NATO allies ferry weapons and military supplies across the border and into the hands of Ukrainians?
"Technology is baked into the DNA of our generation," one teen activist said — but they don't always like it.
"Every kid wants to be famous," said 16-year-old Jiggy Turner. "Who wants to work a 9-to-5?"
In the metaverse, there is real money being made through the sale of digital art and even parcels of virtual land.
CBS Reports documentary explores the history of anti-Asian racism in Mississippi's Delta region and a new generation that's demanding change.
Many service employees are seeing smaller tips as inflation-hit consumers rebel against digital gratuities.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two, had been missing since late March. Police said human remains were found Wednesday during the search.
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
Many service employees are seeing smaller tips as inflation-hit consumers rebel against digital gratuities.
Union of rival golf tours signifies that "human rights clearly took a back seat to the merger's financial benefits," critics say.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.
Public schools barred students from going outside, while sports organizations scrapped events because of unhealthy air.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
Parlatore thinks a charging decision could come within weeks, and he says Trump's legal team has a plan to respond.
A number of former Trump aides have already testified before the grand jury investigating the 2020 presidential election and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Here's what to know about the health effects of wildfire smoke as a thick haze continues its takeover of eastern U.S. skies.
Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in the northeastern U.S.
Pope Francis is expected to undergo intestinal surgery. The 86-year-old will recover at Rome's Gemelli Hospital for several days. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Rome.
HMS Triumph was officially declared missing with 64 people on board in January 1942.
Maximilian Rivkin has escaped arrest since the 2021 takedown of the ANOM network, which saw 800 arrested on three continents.
Canada is on track to have its most destructive wildfire season in history — and climate change has set the stage.
The Jalisco cartel, known by its initials as the CJNG, is famous for its ruthless treatment of supposed traitors, informants or turncoats.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
More than 100 fiction and nonfiction features will unspool at the New York City festival, with many available for home viewing through July 2 via the Tribeca At Home platform. Check out some recommended picks.
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame.
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Harry has told the court he's determined to stop the "madness" of news outlets using alleged unlawful activities to obtain personal information.
Director and screenwriter Steven Caple Jr. sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to discuss directing "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts."
The SEC is suing crypto trading platform Coinbase, saying it is operating illegally as it failed to register as an exchange. It's the latest move in a crackdown against crypto companies. Jon-Jorge Aras, a partner at Warren Law Group and head of the firm's securities litigation, has more.
Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
A new study claims that artificial intelligence is more accurate at predicting a patient's cancer risk than traditional methods. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how the emerging technology could help breast cancer diagnoses.
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
The company's operating system upgrade, coming September, adds live voicemail transcribing and an enhanced autocorrect tool.
Millions of people across the Eastern U.S. are facing dangerous air quality due to hundreds of wildfires in Canada. The haze has disrupted flights and prompted warnings to stay inside. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, children's environmental health specialist, joins CBS News with tips to stay safe from the health risks associated with poor air quality.
Smoke traveling down from Canadian wildfires has caused the air quality in several states to reach hazardous levels. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on how officials are mitigating the fires, and how much longer people can expect the smoke to last. Plus, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains the science behind the sky turning orange.
Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.
Canada is on track to have its most destructive wildfire season in history — and climate change has set the stage.
The University of New England is also home to a blue lobster named Blueberry, a large lobster named Larry, and a famous yellow lobster, named Banana.
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two, had been missing since late March. Police said human remains were found Wednesday during the search.
Emma Coronel Aispuro is scheduled to be released in mid-September, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
On Wednesday, a jury found Rudolph not guilty on all counts in connection to a fatal 2021 shooting outside his Florida home.
Susan Lorincz has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly shooting and killing her neighbor through her front door. Some are upset it took four days since the shooting of AJ Owens, a mother of four, for the arrest to happen. Mark Strassmen reports.
Shawn Jackson, 18, and his 36-year-old stepfather, Lorenzo Smith, were identified as the two people shot and killed at a graduation ceremony in Virginia on Tuesday. Jackson had just accepted his diploma when the shots rang out. Nicole Sganga reports.
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
See the details of the bizarre case.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame
Prince Harry will make an appearance in court Tuesday as he sues one of Britain's tabloid newspapers for phone hacking and illegal intrusion into his private life. The publisher admits phone hacking once took place at its newspapers but denies that the Duke of Sussex was ever a target. Holly Williams spoke with media lawyer Matthew Gill about what Harry hoped to achieve by taking the very public case to trial.
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
CBS News is learning new details about a federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of complicity in a brutal campaign of repression by Saudi Arabia. A Saudi aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock Saudi Arabia was arrested in 2018 and allegedly tortured. His American sister spoke with CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod.
In an interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Donald Trump’s former criminal attorney Timothy Parlatore said he believes charges could be brought in Florida, and the former president’s legal team has a plan in place to respond, which would include motions to dismiss any indictment.