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Reporter's Notebook: Will China buy U.S. soybeans?
For the first time on record, Chinese buyers ordered zero soybeans from U.S. farmers as the fall harvest began. Farmers hurt by President Trump's tariff policies are left wondering, what if these buyers don't come back? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Behind the Nobel Peace Prize selection process
The Nobel Peace Prize Committee is set to announce what may be likely its most anticipated award since it was first awarded in 1901. The BBC's Mark Lowen got rare access to the room where the vote happens.
Cancer survivor worried over health care subsidies
For Lori Hunt, the debate over health care subsidies isn't just numbers, it's about her ability to stay healthy and alive. Lana Zak reports.
Judge temporarily blocks National Guard in Chicago
A federal judge issued an order against President Trump's activation of National Guard troops into Chicago. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Breaking down indictment against Letitia James
A grand jury in Virginia on Thursday indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was charged with one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statements to a financial institution. Jessica Levinson has more.
Chicago's viral "conclave kids" meet Pope Leo
The students from Chicago's Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, who went viral for their mock conclave, met Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City. Noel Brennan reports.
Human heart devices helping to understand animals
Smithsonian biologists are using heart monitors designed for humans to study how high stress levels in animals can hinder their ability to thrive. David Schechter reports.
ICE, crime crackdown heightens tensions in Chicago
A federal judge in Chicago has partially granted a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops. Texas has sent hundreds of troops to Illinois as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration and crime. That crackdown is heightening tensions in the Chicago area. Ian Lee reports.
New York AG Letitia James indicted by grand jury
A grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Israel celebrates with hostages set to be released
Tel Aviv's Hostages Square was filled with U.S. and Israeli flag-waving revelers, celebrating the ceasefire and hostage release deal. Many voiced appreciation for President Trump's role in brokering the deal. Debora Patta and Nancy Cordes have more.
Reporter's Notebook: National Guard in U.S. cities
When the state meets dissent with more force than necessary instead of persuasion, democracy suffocates. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Copyright concerns over OpenAI's Sora 2 app
Sora 2 has taken the internet by storm. OpenAI launched the video-making tool last week, which allows users to put themselves or anyone else in scenes, real or imagined. Zoe Schiffer, director of business and industry at Wired Magazine, joins to discuss.
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Thoroughbred horses give people in recovery a second chance at life
Stable Recovery is a free drug and alcohol rehab program based at Taylor Made Farm, the world's largest seller of thoroughbred horses.
How Huntington Beach is bucking California's "sanctuary" policies
In January, the Huntington Beach City Council passed an initiative declaring Huntington Beach a "non-sanctuary" city.
5 years since making its U.S. robotaxi debut, Waymo is still working out the issues
Waymo, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, offers driverless rides in five cities, with plans to expand.
How catastrophe bonds could help with disaster insurance
The interest in catastrophe bonds comes as insured property losses increased from $30 billion in 2015 to over $110 billion in 2024.
Small Illinois town finds hope in new school and grocery store
When steel and manufacturing jobs dried up over the last several decades in Venice, Illinois, the town lost two-thirds of the population.
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Can leucovorin treat some symptoms of autism?
President Trump's pronouncement that pregnant women should avoid Tylenol overshadowed another important health headline. The FDA is in the process of approving a medication called leucovorin to treat some symptoms of autism. Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
Hope in animal testing despite opposition
Parents like Justin and Rosalyn Porcano in San Rafael, California, are watching the debate over animal testing with concern. Their 7-year-old daughter, Lia, has a rare genetic disorder, Usher Syndrome 1B. Without medical advancements in treatment of the disorder, she will likely go blind by the time she's in high school. Jim Axelrod reports.
Trump cutting animal testing funds
In the past nine months, an investigation by CBS and the Post and Courier has identified several federal grants for animal testing in medical research that were cut, totaling more than $28 million dollars. Jim Axelrod reports.
How a $60 million deal saved Georgia swamp
In 2019, naturalists said the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia was under threat after a mineral company that owned land three miles away sought permits to mine zirconium and titanium. Just when it appeared the mine would be approved, a nonprofit called the Conservation Fund paid $60 million to buy the mining company's land. Skyler Henry reports.
Political opposites forge a friendship
CBS News first met Lance Moseley, a MAGA loyalist, and Rodney Sadler, a political progressive, just before the 2024 elections. Nearly eight months into the Trump presidency, Major Garrett caught up with them again.
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Man reaches all county high points in flat Florida
Steve Hartman went "On the Road" in search of the highest point in one of the flattest places under the sun.
Marine vet used a carousel to conquer his demons
When retired Marine Cpl. Scott Harrison was stationed at U.S. Marine outpost Con Thien during the Vietnam War at the age of just 19, it was a music box sent by his sister that brought him hope during his darkest hours. Years later, Harrison used that hope to build a unique carousel to help and inspire others. Steve Hartman has his story.
How a father unlocked his son's brilliance
Viraj Dhanda, a nonspeaking Massachusetts teen with autism, spent the first 14 years of his life trying to learn the basics, until his father suddenly unlocked his brilliance with the help of Viraj's right thumb. Now, he's headed to MIT, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Steve Hartman has his extraordinary story.
Students unite hotel with surprise national anthem
Every year, 600 of Kentucky's best high school singers gather at a convention center to practice and perform. But it's what happens back at the hotel that brought Steve Hartman "On the Road" -- a special performance, now in its 38th year.
Quiet teen paints portraits of classmates
According to many of her senior classmates here at Waunakee High School in Wisconsin, 18-year-old Molly Schafer was a loner. But before graduation, she leaned on her artistic skills to reconnect and learned an important lesson in the process. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
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John Dickerson's Reporter's Notebook
Reporter's Notebook: Confronting slavery's horrors
An 1862 letter to President Abraham Lincoln offers a reminder that greatness comes from confronting, not avoiding, uncomfortable truths about America's past. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The death of "skibidi"?
Slang like "skibidi" may fade quickly, but its rise and fall show that language is alive and human in ways machines and dictionaries can't capture. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Can Trump trust Putin now?
President Trump has appeared to renew his faith in Vladimir Putin after the Alaska summit, even as the Russian president's promises and actions don't always align. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: When George W. Bush met Putin
Former President George W. Bush and President Trump share little in their approach to the presidency. But they share a common journey with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Antidote to distraction
A 1937 book about ghosts offers a modern warning about the toll of constant distraction -- and a possible solution. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Who pays tariffs?
John Dickerson goes inside the numbers on who actually pays when tariffs are levied against imports.
Diane Arbus' photography legacy
Most of us work under the illusion that with enough planning, we can control the outcome. Artists know better. Photographer Diane Arbus, whose choice of subjects might appear random, was deliberate. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson looks back on Arbus' work.
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.