Gene Hackman, wife's cause of death announced by New Mexico officials
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Trump says he's considering Russia sanctions until Ukraine ceasefire is reached
President Trump said in a social media post that Russia and Ukraine should get to the negotiating table "right now."
South Carolina man faces execution by firing squad today
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College student died from being punched in chest during hazing, police say
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Should you buy a car now before auto tariffs go into effect?
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$400 million of Columbia's funding canceled by Trump administration
The Trump administration moved Friday to cancel $400 million in grants to and federal contracts with Columbia University, citing antisemitic incidents on campus.
Some economists think U.S. inflation is likely to rise in 2025
More restrictive trade and immigration policies under the Trump administration could mean higher prices for Americans, Morgan Stanley analysts say.
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Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader calling for nuclear negotiations
As Iran's nuclear program advances, the country's foreign minister says Tehran won't negotiate under President Trump's "maximum pressure."
Trump casts new doubt on U.S. commitment to defend NATO allies
Asked about NATO Article 5 commitment, Trump says U.S. "not going to defend" allies that fail to meet his spending requirements.
Trump revives practice of detaining migrant families with children
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Pentagon DEI purge includes war heroes, military firsts among others
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President Trump issued a "last warning" to Hamas to release all hostages it still holds even as the White House confirmed unprecedented direct U.S.-Hamas talks.
U.S., Israel reject Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab nations
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Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold amid economic uncertainty
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Trump threatens to impose sanctions on Russia
President Trump said in a social media post on Friday that he is "strongly considering" sanctions against Russia for their continued onslaught against Ukraine. He ended his post by telling Russia and Ukraine, "Get to the table right now, before it is too late." CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more.
Migrant families with children to be detained
CBS News has learned the Trump administration is reviving the controversial practice of detaining migrant families with children in ICE custody. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
60 years since "Bloody Sunday" in Selma
60 years ago Friday, hundreds of civil rights advocates who gathered to march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, were met by police who brutally beat several of the demonstrators. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is in Selma with more.
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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's powerful duet "Defying Gravity" highlights the stunning visuals of the upcoming "Wicked" film, where costume designer Paul Tazewell reimagined Oz through more than 1,000 intricate designs. With a Tony for "Hamilton" and an Emmy for "The Wiz Live!," Tazewell is now closer to EGOT status after making history at the Academy Awards.
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1/12: The Takeout: Jonathan Alter
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12/22 : The Takeout: Rep. Jamie Raskin
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College student died from being punched in chest during hazing, police say
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From dreaming under Ohio stars to reimagining Oz, Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win a costume design at the Oscars.
Reports finds increasing LGBTQ+ candidates
As President Trump targets transgender rights, the U.S. is seeing more LGBTQ+ representation at the ballot box. The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund tracked over a thousand candidates who ran for local, state or federal office in 2024, which was slightly up from 2020. President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Evan Low tells "America Decides" that "we refuse to stay on the sidelines."
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Tan France on stepping into acting
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The forests need to be thinned to prevent wildfires and Native Americans need firewood to keep warm. Janet Shamlian explores the link for "Eye on America."
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Ex-USAID worker calls mass firings "demeaning"
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Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold amid economic uncertainty
Powell says the Fed is in no hurry to change course, citing "uncertainty" over the impact of the Trump administration economic policies
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DHS ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA employees
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Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold amid economic uncertainty
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DHS ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA employees
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Trump says he's considering Russia sanctions until Ukraine ceasefire is reached
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Son of ruthless cartel leader gets life in U.S. prison for trafficking drugs
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Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader calling for nuclear negotiations
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3 convicted of spying for Russia in U.K., accused of setting "honeytraps"
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Google launches AI-powered scam detection
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Remarkable NASA photo captures civilian jet breaking sound barrier
Boom Supersonic and NASA on Monday released an image of the XB-1 aircraft during its second supersonic flight last month.
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Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made history with the first successful landing on the moon by a private firm. It's the second private mission to the moon but the first lander toppled over after touchdown. CBS News' Mark Strassmann shows what the mission hopes to accomplish.
Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
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Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
22% of butterflies in U.S. disappeared in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
Scientists create "woolly mouse"
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How "asteroid detectives" protect Earth
NASA was recently tracking a large asteroid, known as the "city killer," after finding a small chance of it hitting Earth in 2032. NASA says it "no longer poses a significant threat" in an analysis, but it's not the only space rock astronomers are monitoring. Kris Van Cleave shows how "asteroid detectives" and "planetary defenders" are trying to protect Earth from a potential disaster.
Moon lander from Intuitive Machines touches down, but apparently tips over
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Son of ruthless cartel leader gets life in U.S. prison for trafficking drugs
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South Carolina man is executed by firing squad
Brad Sigmon, who admitted to killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, said he chose to die by bullets because he considered the other choices offered by the state to be worse.
3 convicted of spying for Russia in U.K., accused of setting "honeytraps"
The man and two women, who were tangled in sexual relationships with one of their handlers or each other, denied being in on the plot.
Texts revealed in Idaho student murders
New evidence is being revealed in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students more than two years ago. The evidence includes a series of texts sent between the two surviving roommates who were inside the house at the time of the murders.
Ex-Olympian on FBI most wanted list
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Athena moon lander ended up on its side, bringing mission to an early end
Intuitive Machines says its Athena lunar lander was unable to recharge its batteries while resting on its side, bringing the moon mission to an early end.
U.S. spaceplane deorbits after secret mission and lands in California
The U.S. Space Force said in a news release that the craft had "accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives."
SpaceX test flight fails after launch
A SpaceX rocket broke apart during its eighth test flight that took off from Texas on Thursday. It's the second time something like this has happened this year. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on concerns over putting humans back on the moon.
Lunar lander's location unknown
For the second time in less than a week, a lunar lander has touched down on the moon's surface. Houston-based aerospace company "Intuitive Machines" is communicating with its Athena Lander, but the spacecraft does not appear to have landed upright. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
SpaceX Starship breaks apart after launch in second failure in a row
SpaceX made multiple changes in the wake of a January Starship failure, only to suffer a second straight vehicle breakup Thursday.
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The Earth's strongest ocean current could slow down as Antarctic ice sheets melt, according to new research. CBS News' Marina Jurica reports.
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New February jobs data may indicate slowing economic growth. This comes as Americans remain uncertain over the state of the economy. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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The violence on "Bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama, marked a vital moment in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. CBS News' Elise Preston spoke to activists who remember the attacks 60 years ago.
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Gene Hackman, wife cause of death
New Mexico officials provided new information on the investigation into the causes of death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. CBS News' Carter Evans reports, and Dr. Owais Durrani, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBS News with more on the medical conditions discussed.