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Naturalization ceremony held at Wrigley Field
Nearly 1,000 people were sworn in as U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony at Chicago's Wrigley Field this week. Suzanne Le Mignot has the story.
What to know about Trump's summit with Putin
President Trump announced Friday that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, takes a close look at whether the meeting could mark a step towards ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Mental health crisis lingers after Maui wildfires
Maui is marking two years since the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina. But the fire left behind not only physical scars in the burnt landscape, but mental wounds as well. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Why Trump has increased federal patrols in D.C.
President Trump is pledging to make the nation's capital safer by calling in extra federal forces to police the streets of Washington, D.C. But recent data, even from the FBI, shows violent crime in the city is going down. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Court battles escalate over immigration raids
The Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration is facing renewed backlash after an immigration raid at a Home Depot parking lot in Los Angeles called operation "Trojan Horse." Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the escalating court battles over the raids.
Texas GOP again fail to advance redistricting plan
Republican state lawmakers in Texas on Friday again failed to advance their controversial redistricting plan that would give them more seats in the U.S. House. Democrats fled the state in protest as the fight for control of Congress has spread to other states. Omar Villafranca has more from Dallas.
Bed Bath & Beyond returns with new Nashville store
Bed Bath & Beyond, which shut all its stores more than two years ago after filing for bankruptcy, is back. The company, rebranded as Bed Bath & Beyond Home, opened a brick-and-mortar store in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday.
Why a young family moved to a tiny Maine island
One year ago, CBS News spoke to a young family who moved to Isle au Haut, an island community off the coast of Maine that has no businesses except for a general store and a gift shop. Steve Hartman caught up with the Waters, who survived the winter and say they continue to enjoy the island's simple pleasures.
Grassroots effort seeks to monitor ICE operations
As the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues, a group of residents in Pasadena, California, has come together to provide information and support to day laborers at their local Home Depot. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
Trump's tariff war hurting auto industry in Japan
As the country's largest export, Japan's auto industry is a source of national pride. But in recent months, it has been rocked by President Trump's tariffs. The volatility has been felt acutely at Mazda, one of the nation's oldest car companies. Anna Coren reports.
NASA astronaut Jim Lovell dies at 97
NASA astronaut Jim Lovell has died at the age of 97. Lovell was part of the crew of Apollo 8, the first mission to ever leave Earth's orbit and circle the moon. He also flew on the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, which had to abort plans to land on the moon after an explosion in an oxygen tank.
Large California wildfires force evacuations
Two large wildfires are burning in California. The Canyon Fire north of Los Angeles has already consumed several buildings and forced thousands to flee, while the Gifford Fire, which broke out about a week ago in Central California, has torched nearly 100,000 acres. Jason Allen has the latest.
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Federal grant cuts put school mental health resources at risk, staffers say
In April, the Trump administration, citing DEI issues, abruptly discontinued millions of dollars in mental health grants designed to help students.
U.S. citizen told "you have no rights" during immigration arrest speaks out
Border Patrol and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested Kenny Laynez, an 18-year-old high school senior who was on his way to work as a landscaper, back in May.
SNAP cuts threaten to strain food banks in rural Georgia
Cuts to SNAP benefits may lead to a surge in demand at food banks that serve America's most food insecure communities.
How nanoplastics may be impacting our long-term health
Scientists believe microscopic particles, called nanoplastics, come from all the plastic people use and throw away. When plastic breaks down over time, it winds up in the food supply, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe.
New exhibit explores the impact and legacy of the Hollywood blacklist
In the late 1940s, the work of the House Un-American Activities Committee eventually led to a Hollywood blacklist, now the focus of an exhibit at the New York Historical Society.
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Dad who lost family in 2015 flood joins search
After surviving a 2015 flood that killed his wife and two children, Jonathan McComb vowed to give back during future disasters. Janet Shamlian reports on volunteer search and rescue efforts after floods in central Texas.
Puget Sound orca pod threatened by salmon decline
Lurking beneath the surface of Washington's Puget Sound are some of nature's most magnificent and endangered species: orca whales. Unique to these waters and once thriving, there are now believed to be just 73 left in the pod. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Dying woman's fight leads to toughest PFAS ban
Starting this year, "Amara's Law" in Minnesota became America's strictest state law policing PFAS, compounds known as "forever chemicals." Mark Strassmann has more on the woman whose testimony helped spur its passage.
Cuts to key USDA grants threaten food access
In March, the USDA cut two federal programs that gave grants for providing food to schools and low-income communities. Meg Oliver reports on the impact.
Extreme heat threatens Arizona's saguaro cactus
Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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How a beloved professor's bond with a former student transcends illness
When Clay Morton discovered his mentor, Dr. Walt Manger, had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he set out to save as much of his mentor's brilliance as possible.
Secret Santa gives thousands of dollars to North Carolina victims of Helene
Every year, this anonymous, wealthy businessman travels the country during the holidays, giving away about $100,000 in $100 bills.
Bills rookie Ray Davis reflects on the brotherly bond that changed his life
For the Bills' Sunday Night Football tilt against the 49ers, Ray Davis wore a picture on his cleats paying tribute to the day he first met Patrick Dowley about 17 years ago.
Ernie Johnson, wife found healing by "unlocking" their late son's key collection
Ernie and Cheryl Johnson had planned to hold onto their late son Michael's quirky key collection forever. But then they met 6-year-old Cooper Kivett.
Son gifts father a restored Camaro decades after he let one go to raise a family
Jared Guynes spent three years scouring the internet for parts and putting together a 1967 Chevy Camaro piece by piece, which he gifted his father on his 65th birthday.
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Reporter's Notebook: What we owe to mothers
Mothers shape us in ways we don't always see. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson reflects.
Reporter's Notebook: Shared hope for new pope
The new pope had a lot to answer for before he even opened his mouth. But before that, something took hold in the rush to St. Peter's Square. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: Who pays for tariffs?
As officials debate who pays for tariffs, small business owners say the answer is on their import bill. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: When a copper wire fails
A single aging copper wire knocked out Newark airport's air traffic control system for 90 seconds. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explores what the moment reveals about U.S. governance.
Reporter's Notebook: Living up to a calling
An AI-generated image of President Trump dressed as the pope sparked backlash. But the real question isn't about clothing -- it's about commitment. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson gives his take.
Reporter's Notebook: Reading to your children
New research shows fewer than half of parents find it fun to read aloud to their children. But reading aloud is one of the sacred, analog rituals of parenting. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has more.
Reporter's Notebook: Importance of community
As traditional support networks fade, new grads are feeling more isolated than ever. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson gives his take on the importance of human connection in an increasingly isolated world.
Reporter's Notebook: Tariffs echo COVID
Rising import costs are squeezing small businesses. Many say it feels just like the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The Dachau violin
Built in secret at the Dachau concentration camp, a violin became a symbol of survival, resistance and hope. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Trump's first 100 days
The polls are out for President Trump's first 100 days — and they tell a reverse Goldilocks story. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: Earth Day perspective
If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day.
Reporter's Notebook: Pope Francis and acceptance
In his embrace of a man with a genetic disorder, Pope Francis offers a lesson in acceptance. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson has the story.
Reporter's Notebook: A reminder to look up
It's bleak to imagine a future that's cynical, automated and deeply alone. So what's the cure? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The power of defiance
On Monday, runners will compete in the world's oldest continually run marathon — the Boston Marathon. On this day in 1972, women were officially allowed to compete for the first time. But it wasn't the first time a woman ran the race. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Reporter's Notebook: The Fed's dilemma
The U.S. economy appeared headed toward a "soft landing" after a series of rate increases, but tariff chaos is causing sudden, unpredictable shifts in conditions. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.