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Breaking down the crime drop reported by FBI
New data from the FBI released Tuesday showed a drop in crime nationwide across all categories in 2024. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for the CBS News Crime and Public Safety unit, discusses the numbers.
How green spaces cut down on heat
When the summer heat rises, studies show it can feel as much as 15 to 20 degrees hotter in crowded urban centers compared to areas with more trees and greenery. Elise Preston shows us one effort to turn a "heat island" into a cool oasis.
Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak: What to know
Dozens of people in Harlem, New York, have been impacted by an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. Two people have died. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Montana manhunt stretches into 5th day
Authorities in Western Montana are pleading for patience as the manhunt for a suspected gunman in a mass shooting that killed four people in Anaconda stretches into a fifth day. Omar Villafranca reports.
New deportation orders for Border Patrol
Border Patrol agents have new orders to stop deporting migrants under President Trump's asylum ban, which he signed earlier this year. The directive comes after a federal court limited the president's order last week. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Chatbots turned to for companionship
A chatbot is a computer program that uses artificial intelligence to simulate human conversation. For the lonely, a chatbot can be a companion, as Meg Oliver reports in tonight's "Eye on America."
80,000 acres burned by California wildfire
There is an all-out battle to contain the Gifford Fire in the mountains of central California, an explosive blaze that's burned over 80,000 acres, making it the biggest California wildfire of 2025. Jason Allen reports.
Analysis: DOGE not saving as much as it says
Elon Musk boasted about how much he'd saved taxpayers when he was running the Department of Government Efficiency. CBS News took a close look at some of the numbers and found the money saved doesn't line up with what DOGE is saying. Nancy Cordes reports.
Coast Guard report on Titan sub implosion
The OceanGate Titan, a submersible carrying five people to view the wreckage of the Titanic, imploded as it was descending two years ago, killing everyone onboard. David Pogue, who once went aboard the Titan, reports on the results of a Coast Guard investigation released Tuesday.
2024 crime down in every category, FBI says
The FBI reported Tuesday that U.S. crime is falling in every major category. Nationwide last year, crime overall fell 4.5%. Ash-har Quraishi reports.
Analyst on Texas redistricting fight
Republicans in Texas are escalating the partisan debate over congressional districts by attempting to redraw their map in time for the midterm elections next year. Kyle Kondik, political analyst at the University of Virginia Center for Politics and co-author of the book "Campaign of Chaos," joins the "CBS Evening News" to discuss the battle in Texas.
Drop in volunteers for volunteer fire houses
Nearly 70% of the fire crews working in departments across the country are volunteers, according to the National Fire Department Registry. Tom Hanson reports on how that safety net is shrinking due to a growing volunteer shortage.
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How green spaces can help get kids outside and keep them cool
An estimated 28 million kids in the U.S. don't have easy access to parks or green spaces, according to the nonprofit Trust for Public Land.
Older Americans turning to AI-powered chatbots for companionship
Jill Smola, a 75-year-old widow, says she spends up to five hours a day talking to a chatbot companion.
Shortage of volunteer firefighters could force towns to move to paid crews
Between 1985 and 2020, the number of volunteers dropped by more than 20%, according to the National Volunteer Fire Council.
Ukrainian refugees face uncertain future as U.S. work permits are set to expire
Refugees whose work permits expire may not be forced to leave, but without a job, they can't afford to stay.
How one small clinic proves hepatitis C doesn't have to be an epidemic
Here's how a small clinic in Buffalo, New York, could inspire a national plan to eliminate hepatitis C.
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Fast-track med schools aim to ease doctor shortage
From 2021 to 2036, the 65 and over population is projected to grow 34%. With aging comes a greater demand for health care, but the number of doctors is not keeping up. Meg Oliver reports on a possible solution.
Rural Georgia food banks strained amid SNAP cuts
Cuts to SNAP benefits may lead to a surge in demand at food banks that serve America's most food insecure communities, like Hancock County, Georgia. Skyler Henry reports.
Inside the rise of America's fastest-growing city
In 2020, there were 17,000 people living in Princeton, Texas. It grew to 28,000 in two years and then to 37,000 last year, when it topped the Census Bureau's list of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Jason Allen reports.
Inside the rarely seen customs screening process
The sale of counterfeit goods is estimated to cost the global economy hundreds of billions of dollars a year. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is responsible for preventing those products from entering the country. Janet Shamlian got rare access to the screening process.
How a photo of a deadly Boston fire sparked change
In 1975, Stanley Forman took a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo of a fatal fire escape collapse during a Boston apartment fire. That photo would spur the city to enact new regulations to keep fire escapes safe. Mark Strassmann has the story.
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A Marine vet spent decades creating a carousel to conquer his demons and help others
When retired Marine Cpl. Scott Harrison was stationed at U.S. Marine outpost Con Thien during the Vietnam War, it was a music box sent by his sister that brought him hope during his darkest hours. Years later, Harrison used that hope to help and inspire others.
How a young man's brilliance was unlocked by his father's persistence
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking autistic teen, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his brilliance was suddenly unlocked by his father with the help of Viraj's right thumb.
How a quiet high school senior used her art to connect with her classmates
Molly Schafer spent about 600 hours painting 44 portraits of her peers.
Teen helps coworkers on his graduation night, rewarded with big donations
Mykale Baker dropped by Burger King after his high school graduation ceremony for a late meal. When he noticed his colleagues swamped with orders, he jumped in to help.
3-year-old boy braves the darkness to help save his great-grandmother's life
When his great-grandmother suffered a fall and couldn't get up, courageous young Bridger whispered these three words to himself: "Don't be afraid."
John Dickerson's Reporter's Notebook
John Dickerson's Reporter's Notebook
Trump's White House ballroom and Van Buren
President Trump's plan to build a $200 million ballroom at the White House brings to mind an episode from Martin Van Buren's presidency. John Dickerson explains
Trump, Jerome Powell and economic forecasts
John Dickerson shares his thoughts on President Trump's constant criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Wednesday's decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Reporter's Notebook: A case of writer's block
"CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson almost missed a day in his daily writing habit -- but even the writer's block had something offer.
Reporter's Notebook: Bad customer service bots
Can bad customer service lead to moral collapse? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor discusses a recent frustrating experience with his bank.
Reporter's Notebook: What the USPS delivers
For 250 years, the U.S. Postal Service has helped connect an entire nation. What it signifies is more than just the mail. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The ruling that undid Nixon
On this day in 1974, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Richard Nixon had to hand over tape recordings of his conversations in the Oval Office. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains the significance.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump and presidential norms
Whatever new we may learn about President Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, we have learned something about his relationship to the presidency. Presidential norms are usually something he enjoys breaking. When it comes to Epstein, he embraces them. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump's handling of inflation
Donald Trump won in 2024 promising to fix the economy and bring down prices. Six months into his second term, he's facing the same test -- and voters are unconvinced. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Trump, Epstein and conspiracy theories
John Dickerson shares his thoughts on the ongoing calls for the Trump administration to release the full Epstein files and President Trump's relationship with conspiracy theories.
A historic day for American scientific power
July 16 marks the anniversary of the first atomic bomb test and the first mission to the moon. John Dickerson shares his thoughts on an event that revealed the terrifying, destructive power of human knowledge and another that revealed its daring ambition.
Robot umpires a sign of our changing world
At Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game, an automated system will monitor balls and strikes for the first time. With that in mind, John Dickerson shares his thoughts and questions about the world's unrelenting march into an unknown world of automation and artificial intelligence.
Reporter's Notebook: Punishing journalists
From time to time, U.S. presidents have fantasized about punishing journalists. But John Adams once used the Sedition Act to actually jail one. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson looks at the dark chapter in American history.
Reporter's Notebook: Gov. Wes Moore on faith
"CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson shares a conversation he had with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Asked if he turns to a saying in moments of testing, Moore said a specific phrase from his grandparents helped him get through his deployment in Afghanistan.
Reporter's Notebook: Crying wolf on budgets
Elon Musk has challenged President Trump's budget plans over fears of runaway spending. Are his fiscal concerns, and those of some other politicians, performative? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Coach Steve Kerr on "empathetic honesty"
"CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson moderated a conversation at the Aspen Ideas Festival with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Steve Kerr, the coach of the Golden State Warriors. Kerr answers a question about staying ready to compete with an anecdote about his coach.