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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 on
Authorities in Western Montana are pleading for patience as the manhunt for a suspected gunman in a mass shooting that killed four people in the town of Anaconda stretches into a fifth day on Monday. 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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An inside look at troops guarding the U.S.-Mexico border
Troops deployed along the U.S.-Mexico border are part of President Trump's plan to further increase U.S. military presence at the southern border.
Escaped slave who became lawmaker honored with statue at South Carolina Capitol
Robert Smalls escaped slavery in Charleston by commandeering a Confederate ship and became a top Union naval officer and South Carolina lawmaker.
Astrology has grown into a $3 billion online industry
Roughly 30% of American adults say they consult horoscopes, tarot cards or fortune tellers at least once a year.
Phoenix firefighters turn to low-tech solution to battle deadly heatstroke
Originally developed by the military, cold water immersion has found its place in urban emergency response as climate change intensifies heat waves across the country.
Fast-track med schools aim to ease looming doctor shortage
By 2036, the United States is predicted to be short as many as 40,000 primary care physicians, in part because of an aging population.
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Used oyster shells get recycled back into water
Fishermen have taken oysters out of the Long Island Sound off Connecticut for generations. But Todd Koehnke and Tim Macklin have made it their mission to dump millions of old shells back in. David Schechter reports.
Women in Congress come together for softball game
A team of congressional women played members of the press in a softball game Wednesday night in an annual event that seeks to set aside partisan divides for a greater cause. Caitlin Huey-Burns has a report on the game.
Fighting elderly loneliness
For many people who have outlived their friends and family, their final years can be lonesome. Lilia Luciano reports on companionship programs aiming to change that.
Debate over Trump plan to increase logging
When the Trump administration announced executive actions aimed at increasing timber production on federal lands, Oregonians had mixed responses. Loggers and timber towns celebrated the attention from the White House, while environmentalists sounded the alarm over fears of deregulation and environmental harm. David David Schechter reports.
Fallen soldier's phone returned to her family
Sgt. Kennedy Sanders was among three soldiers killed last year in an attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. More than a year later, her family has been reunited with her cellphone, offering a window into her last days. Elaine Quijano reports.
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Retired shop owner earns degree to honor victims of the Orangeburg Massacre
Linwood Riddick had never heard of the Orangeburg Massacre until a few years ago when he stumbled on a campus memorial at South Carolina State University. He says he knew right then what he had to do.
West Virginia couple overcome tragedy to give foster children hope
When Kari and Bill Cox of Culloden, West Virginia, lost their daughter to a car crash, they thought they would never adopt again. But a discovery while going through their late daughter's things changed everything.
Michigan town comes together to help one of their own move a mountain of books
When Michelle Tuplin decided to relocate her bookstore to larger space, she had no idea how she would transport about 9,000 books, until she found her own literary heroes.
Hundreds of car collectors come together to support bullied Alabama boy
When a mother who was desperate to show her son that people care and life can be joyful put out a small request on social media, hundreds of muscle car drivers heeded the call.
When a beloved doctor couldn't afford treatment, his patients came to his aid
When Dr. Michael Zollicoffer was diagnosed with two types of cancer, his patients started a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $100,000.
John Dickerson's Reporter's Notebook
John Dickerson's Reporter's Notebook
Reporter's Notebook: Trump called "daddy" at NATO
President Trump was showered with praise at the NATO summit, even jokingly called "daddy" by Secretary General Mark Rutte. But behind the flattery, there were expectations. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Some good news about AI
Apocalyptic news about artificial intelligence darts into the news cycle pretty regularly, but "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson delves into some good news about AI.
Reporter's Notebook: Father of the QWERTY keyboard
The origin story for the QWERTY keyboard, patented by Christopher Latham Sholes in 1868, has been subject to debate. But the choices made by Sholes have come to rule our lives in ways we scarcely notice. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: That summer feeling
The longest day of the year invites endless possibility. But this moment of peak illumination also marks the beginning of the sun's retreat. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: Presidential improv
President Trump may be facing the highest-stakes decision of his presidency: whether to attack Iran. And we're all involved in the process. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump weighs war choice
As a candidate in 2016, President Trump accused former President George W. Bush of misleading the nation about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Now, he faces the kind of judgment call he built his campaign around criticizing. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
140 years of the Statue of Liberty
140 years ago, the Statue of Liberty arrived by ship in New York City. John Dickerson has more on the statue's meaning.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump immigration exceptions
President Trump has paused some immigration raids in industries like farming and hospitality. The shift marks a notable exception to his enforcement strategy. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Questions to ask our fathers
What makes someone a father is rarely discussed out loud. But those conversations may shape the men who come next. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Tax plan gamble
A new tax proposal backed by President Trump would give the biggest benefits to the top earners, while cutting support for the poor. If the promised growth doesn't come, the most vulnerable will pay the price. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: What JFK knew about force
In 1963, JFK sent National Guard troops to enforce desegregation in Alabama. But he knew the deeper battle was for the nation's moral conscience. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Power vs. restraint
The law gives presidents sweeping authority in moments of unrest, but leadership is measured in how it's used. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Fading power of public shame
In 1954, one question -- "Have you no sense of decency?" -- cut through cruelty and stopped McCarthyism in its tracks. Today, the same words might not land at all. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Eisenhower's unsent D-Day memo
On the eve of D-Day, Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower prepared a memo accepting blame in case the mission failed. He never had to send it, but its central lesson remains 81 years later. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The real budget debate
As President Trump and Elon Musk trade insults on the public stage, a quieter battle emerges over who deserves government help. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.