Here's what's in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" passed by Congress
The House and Senate passed the massive spending and tax bill that includes signature policies of President Trump's second-term agenda this week. Here's what's in it.
Russia pounds Kyiv with biggest aerial attacks yet despite Trump-Putin call
Russia hit Kyiv with its biggest aerial attacks of the war despite a call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump to sign "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump is hosting a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 kicks off today in Coney Island
The 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, a 4th of July tradition in NYC, kicks off this morning in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
What to know about boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.'s arrest in L.A., deportation
Chávez was detained in front of his home in Los Angeles and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, authorities said.
Family's vacation turns into nightmare after man nearly cut in half by boat propeller
Whitney Slough said her husband and their two daughters were snorkeling about 20 feet from the beach when a small boat appeared along the shoreline.
North Korean eludes military, landmines to cross border into South Korea
The mission to safely guide the man to the South involved a considerable number of South Korean troops and took around 20 hours
New twist after dozens of cockfighting participants mysteriously vanish
Interest in the unsolved cases has surged since the televized appearance of a witness who claimed to know where bodies had been submerged in Lake Taal.
July 4th drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year
Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.
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DNA evidence leads to murder indictment 42 years after woman's disappearance
Teresa Peroni was 27 years old when she disappeared on or around July 4, 1983, in Selma, Oregon. She was last seen with her then-boyfriend Mark Sanfratello.
"Unusually large" 2,000-year-old shoes unearthed by archaeologists
Archaeologists reported finding the first "exceptionally large shoe" on May 21 and have continued to discover more since then, according to Vindolanda's website.
Notorious Swedish crime boss arrested 1,600 miles away
Ismael Abdo is one of Sweden's most wanted criminals and the subject of an international arrest warrant since 2024.
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Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
What stores and other businesses are open and closed on July 4?
Banks and post offices will close on July 4th, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
Hydration multipliers are everywhere. Should you use them in a heat wave?
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Many Missouri laws restricting abortion blocked again by state judge
A Missouri judge blocked many of its abortion restrictions, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little over a month after the state's highest court had lifted a previous hold.
Missing doctor who left cruise ship in Alaska to take a hike is found dead
Marites Buenafe, originally from Kentucky, told her family she'd disembarked from the Norwegian Bliss for a hike. She never came back to the ship.
Stolen gold from French shipwreck could spell trouble for U.S. couple
The couple has been accused of helping to sell the gold for a French diver who stole it decades ago, but have denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.
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Trump "very disappointed" with his conversation with Putin about Ukraine
President Trump expressed disappointment after his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.
Supreme Court lets Trump admin. deport migrants held in Djibouti to South Sudan
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport a group of migrants with criminal records held at a U.S. base in Djibouti; the administration says they'll be sent to South Sudan.
Trump signs executive order calling for foreign tourists to pay higher national park fees
In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.
Military sending 200 Marines to help ICE in Florida
The U.S. military said it will send some service members to Florida, in the "first wave" of an operation to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump says he'll host a UFC fight on White House grounds next year
President Trump plugged a "championship" UFC fight on the White House grounds next year.
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Is Trump really close to securing an Israel-Hamas ceasefire for Gaza?
Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions for a Gaza ceasefire and he's urging Hamas to back it, but neither side has committed to anything yet.
Trump says Israel agreed to conditions for Gaza ceasefire; Hamas and Israel haven't responded
Details on the latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal aren't clear, but President Trump said he hopes "Hamas takes this Deal."
As Trump hopes for peace, Israel steps up Gaza attacks
President Trump says he hopes to see a Gaza ceasefire in days, as Israeli forces are accused of killing dozens of people in intensified operations.
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Mortgage rates just dropped for the fifth consecutive week. Here's what buyers should do now.
Mortgage interest rates are consistently declining again. Here are three things homebuyers should do in response.
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Rates on both home equity products are comparable now, but that doesn't mean repayments will be identical for long.
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EPA puts 139 employees on leave after they criticized Trump's agenda
Suspended EPA employees signed a letter accusing the Trump administration of weakening environmental protections and disregarding science.
"Big, beautiful bill" ends tax breaks for EVs. Here's what to know.
The budget bill passed by Congress on Thursday pulls the plug on federal tax incentives for electric vehicles.
Nissan recalls more than 480,000 vehicles over engine failure risk
Manufacturing defects in affected cars can cause the engine to lose power while in use, Nissan says.
U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries could surge on July 9. Here's why.
Trump administration faces pressure to clinch more trade deals, with a temporary tariff freeze on dozens of countries set to expire.
Hiring surged in June, shrugging off economic worries
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Eye Opener: Trump to sign controversial bill
President Trump prepares to sign his controversial budget bill - including permanent tax cuts for wealthier Americans. Also, it could be a record-setting holiday travel weekend. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Breaking down Trump's spending bill:
President Trump marked the passage of the new spending bill, which includes changes to food assistance, student loan programs, and clean energy credits. Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's in the legislation.
How tariffs may impact fireworks celebrations
Millions will gather across the U.S. for the dazzling sights of fireworks to mark the Fourth of July, but the tradition relies almost exclusively on China. The Asian country makes nearly all of the fireworks that are used in the U.S. It's causing problems for fireworks retailers, many of them small businesses, because of the uncertainty of President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Ken Burns on American Revolution's importance
Filmmaker Ken Burns explains the importance of the American Revolution, telling "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson that he thinks it's "the most important event since the birth of Christ in all of world history." Watch more of his interview Sunday on "Face the Nation."
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What the DOJ's denaturalization push means
A memo directing federal attorneys to pursue more denaturalization cases has sparked anxiety in immigrant communities. Immigration attorney Kathleen Martinez joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down what it could mean for naturalized citizens.
Leigha Stepp Tingle's business journey
Entrepreneur Leigha Stepp Tingle shares how she launched Franklin and Rose with no retail experience and grew it into a multi-location boutique brand after going viral on TikTok.
James Delgado on uncovering shipwrecks
Renowned underwater archaeologist James Delgado joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Great Museum of the Sea" and reflect on his decades-long search for historic shipwrecks, including the Clotilda.
Breaking down Trump's spending bill
President Trump marked the passage of the new spending bill, which includes changes to food assistance, student loan programs, and clean energy credits. Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's in the legislation.
Ken Burns on American Revolution's importance
Filmmaker Ken Burns explains the importance of the American Revolution, telling "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson that he thinks it's "the most important event since the birth of Christ in all of world history." Watch more of his interview Sunday on "Face the Nation."
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Sound effects artist brings movies to life
Award-winner Sanaa Kelley is a sound effects artist that uses everyday objects to create sound effects that people may not even notice, describing it as "acting with sound." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers gives a behind the scenes look at her studio and how she helps to bring movies and more to life.
Supreme Court takes up bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports
The Supreme Court will take up cases involving laws in Idaho and West Virginia that prohibit transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Princess Kate speaks about cancer recovery
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, made a personal statement regarding her cancer treatment and recovery. Kate, as she is widely referred to, said patients recovering from cancer "put on a sort of brave face." It is not known what type of cancer the princess had.
Hormone therapies, breast cancer linked
A new study of women having hormone therapy after menopause found a link between a certain type of treatment and higher rates of breast cancer before the age of 55. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to explain.
Samantha Lorraine brings Dora to life
In "Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado," Samantha Lorraine plays a teenage Dora exploring the Amazon in a new twist on the beloved Nickelodeon series.
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The Dish: Lula Cafe
Chicago's Lula Cafe has been around for over 25 years, and focused on locally-sourced food long before it was an industry standard. The James Beard and Michelin Bib Gourmand award winner, helmed by chef Jason Hammel, has stayed true to its roots.
The Dish: Fare from the U.K.
We hop across the pond to dine at three extraordinary eateries making a name for themselves, from a restaurant whose chef uses cooking tools from his native Mexico to a London restaurant without a head chef. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
The Dish: Sal Tang's
In the traditionally Italian-American neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, two well-known men in the New York food scene are trying something new. Sal Lamboglia and Wilson Tang's newest establishment features Cantonese flavors and old-school decor.
The Dish: East Coast restaurants
We travel the East Coast to experience some delectable cuisine. We stop in New Haven, Connecticut, to learn about their famous pizzerias, and we head to a breakfast joint in Charlotte, North Carolina, combining flavors from the southwest and the owner’s home state of Tennessee. Watch these stories and more on The Dish.
Chef bringing first wine window to NYC
Jack Logue, the executive chef and partner of New York City staple The Lambs Club, is bringing a new project to Times Square: New York City's first wine window.
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Is America in a New Gilded Age? | CBS Reports
When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration — and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies — questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?
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Finding Common Ground | CBS Reports
Los Angeles is home to one of the largest populations of Jews in the world, and one of the largest populations of Muslims in America. For almost two decades, a group there has been trying to build bonds between these two communities, but the attack of Oct. 7, 2023 and its aftermath are putting that mission to the test. CBS Reports and CBS News Race and Culture examine these challenges and explore how the next generation may hold the key to forging paths to unity amid adversity.
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DNA evidence leads to murder indictment 42 years after woman's disappearance
Teresa Peroni was 27 years old when she disappeared on or around July 4, 1983, in Selma, Oregon. She was last seen with her then-boyfriend Mark Sanfratello.
Trump to sign "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump is hosting a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
July 4th drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year
Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.
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Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
What stores and other businesses are open and closed on July 4?
Banks and post offices will close on July 4th, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
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July 4th drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year
Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.
What stores and other businesses are open and closed on July 4?
Banks and post offices will close on July 4th, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
EPA puts 139 employees on leave after they criticized Trump's agenda
Suspended EPA employees signed a letter accusing the Trump administration of weakening environmental protections and disregarding science.
"Big, beautiful bill" ends tax breaks for EVs. Here's what to know.
The budget bill passed by Congress on Thursday pulls the plug on federal tax incentives for electric vehicles.
Nissan recalls more than 480,000 vehicles over engine failure risk
Manufacturing defects in affected cars can cause the engine to lose power while in use, Nissan says.
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Trump to sign "big, beautiful bill" in July Fourth ceremony at White House
President Trump is hosting a celebratory event at the White House to sign his "one big, beautiful bill."
Many Missouri laws restricting abortion blocked again by state judge
A Missouri judge blocked many of its abortion restrictions, reimposing a preliminary injunction against them just a little over a month after the state's highest court had lifted a previous hold.
Trump says he'll host a UFC fight on White House grounds next year
President Trump plugged a "championship" UFC fight on the White House grounds next year.
Trump signs executive order calling for foreign tourists to pay higher national park fees
In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.
Staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors
At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs warning that no lifeguards are on duty.
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Hydration multipliers are everywhere. Should you use them in a heat wave?
As temperatures soar this summer, are powdered products marketed as hydration multipliers worth it?
RFK Jr.'s FDA officials overrode career staff to limit COVID shots
The FDA's Dr. Vinay Prasad said that he disagreed with the agency's career vaccine reviewers about COVID shot approvals.
Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of the product.
Former NFL player Corey Parchman addresses male infertility in new book
In his book, "IVF Playbook for Men," Corey Parchman shares how stigma and lack of resources left him feeling isolated.
Certain type of hormone therapy increases breast cancer risk, study finds
The study, published Tuesday in The Lancet Oncology, focused on women under 55 with and without a uterus. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder breaks it down.
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Notorious Swedish crime boss arrested 1,600 miles away
Ismael Abdo is one of Sweden's most wanted criminals and the subject of an international arrest warrant since 2024.
"Unusually large" 2,000-year-old shoes unearthed by archaeologists
Archaeologists reported finding the first "exceptionally large shoe" on May 21 and have continued to discover more since then, according to Vindolanda's website.
Russia pounds Kyiv with biggest aerial attacks yet despite Trump-Putin call
Russia hit Kyiv with its biggest aerial attacks of the war despite a call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
North Korean eludes military, landmines to cross border into South Korea
The mission to safely guide the man to the South involved a considerable number of South Korean troops and took around 20 hours
New twist after dozens of cockfighting participants mysteriously vanish
Interest in the unsolved cases has surged since the televized appearance of a witness who claimed to know where bodies had been submerged in Lake Taal.
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How and when to watch Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest for July 4, 2025
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen, actor known for "Reservoir Dogs," dies at age 67
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sound effects artist brings movies to life
Award-winner Sanaa Kelley is a sound effects artist that uses everyday objects to create sound effects that people may not even notice, describing it as "acting with sound." CBS News' Vlad Duthiers gives a behind the scenes look at her studio and how she helps to bring movies and more to life.
Justin Bartha on new comedy "Nuked"
Actor Justin Bartha stars in a new comedy, "Nuked," which is about a group of college friends who reunited at a lavish estate for a technology-free and cannabis-themed birthday party. Bartha speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the movie, what he wants the audience to take away from it and potential future projects.
Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media company files for bankruptcy, sues partner
The multiplatform network owned by the once popular talk show host is facing financial struggles for which it finds its partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network, at fault.
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Cloudflare limits "AI crawlers"
In a few short years, artificial intelligence has exploded into the mainstream, but it hasn't done so alone. AI companies use bots known as "AI crawlers" to comb through websites looking for data to train their AI models, usually without permission. Stephanie Cohen, chief strategy officer at Cloudflare, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss
Amazon warehouses using more robot labor
Amazon could soon have more robots than humans working at its warehouses, according to The Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Four-day workweek advocates lean into AI
Advocates of the four-day workweek are using artificial intelligence as a way to achieve their goal of shortening the workweek without pay cuts. Roger Kirkness, CEO of Convictional, joins to discuss how implementing a four-day workweek has impacted his employees.
Microsoft's new AI health tool
Microsoft says its new artificial intelligence tool can diagnose patients four times more accurately than human doctors for a fraction of the cost. Will Knight, senior writer for Wired, joined CBS News to discuss.
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Billions of flies to be dumped from planes to fight flesh-eating screwworms
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
Key data used in hurricane forecasting will be cut by end of July, NOAA says
A satellite program that has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data will be discontinued no later than July 31, according to a message posted by NOAA.
Scanning the heavens at the Vatican Observatory
Perched in the hills outside Rome sits the Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the centuries-old lakeside summer home for popes, which is also home to the Vatican Observatory, established in 1891 to help bridge the chasm between religion and science. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with scientists and students for whom the Church's observations of the heavens are a means to unite people beyond faith.
Ancient city possibly ruled by females over 9,000 years ago, researchers say
Researchers said their findings suggest husbands relocated to the wife's household upon marriage – suggesting a female dominance.
These may be the oldest rocks on Earth
Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth from a rock formation in Canada.
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Notorious Swedish crime boss arrested 1,600 miles away
Ismael Abdo is one of Sweden's most wanted criminals and the subject of an international arrest warrant since 2024.
DNA evidence leads to murder indictment 42 years after woman's disappearance
Teresa Peroni was 27 years old when she disappeared on or around July 4, 1983, in Selma, Oregon. She was last seen with her then-boyfriend Mark Sanfratello.
What to know about boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.'s arrest in L.A., deportation
Chávez was detained in front of his home in Los Angeles and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, authorities said.
New twist after dozens of cockfighting participants mysteriously vanish
Interest in the unsolved cases has surged since the televized appearance of a witness who claimed to know where bodies had been submerged in Lake Taal.
CBS News reporters on covering "Diddy" trial
CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Katrina Kaufman were in the courtroom for Sean "Diddy" Combs' seven-week trial. Duncan and Kaufman join to explain what the reporting process was like.
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First close-up of "cotton candy" nebula captured by world's largest telescope
A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Blue Origin rockets 6 astrotourists on sub-orbital flight to space
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
James Webb telescope captures images of possible newly discovered exoplanet
The exoplanet, a planet beyond our solar system, has been dubbed TWA 7b after NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of it.
Webb Telescope captures images of exoplanet
NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured unprecedented pictures of a newly discovered exoplanet, a planet that is outside our solar system.
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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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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What the DOJ's denaturalization push means
A memo directing federal attorneys to pursue more denaturalization cases has sparked anxiety in immigrant communities. Immigration attorney Kathleen Martinez joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to break down what it could mean for naturalized citizens.
Leigha Stepp Tingle's business journey
Entrepreneur Leigha Stepp Tingle shares how she launched Franklin and Rose with no retail experience and grew it into a multi-location boutique brand after going viral on TikTok.
James Delgado on uncovering shipwrecks
Renowned underwater archaeologist James Delgado joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Great Museum of the Sea" and reflect on his decades-long search for historic shipwrecks, including the Clotilda.
Breaking down Trump's spending bill
President Trump marked the passage of the new spending bill, which includes changes to food assistance, student loan programs, and clean energy credits. Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's in the legislation.
Ken Burns on American Revolution's importance
Filmmaker Ken Burns explains the importance of the American Revolution, telling "CBS Evening News" co-anchor and CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson that he thinks it's "the most important event since the birth of Christ in all of world history." Watch more of his interview Sunday on "Face the Nation."