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The family of an 18-month-old girl who died after falling 150 feet off a Royal Caribbean ship says they are suing the cruise line Wednesday. Chloe Wiegand's grandfather, Sam Anello, says he was holding her against what he thought was a closed window when she fell from his grasp. He faces criminal charges in Puerto Rico. David Begnaud reports.
Ed Smart, father of kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, was forced into the public eye in 2002 when his daughter was abducted from her Salt Lake City bedroom in the middle of the night. Back then, Smart used his voice to fight for her miraculous rescue. Now he's sharing his own story. In our exclusive interview, Smart tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King how difficult it was to come out as gay to his family and friends, and how it's affected his relationship with his children.
Steam and mud billowing from a still-active volcano in New Zealand are preventing recovery crews from getting to White Island. The sudden eruption on Monday hit dozens of tourists. The number of people missing and presumed dead is up to nine. Ramy Inocencio reports from Whakatane.
At a rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania, President Trump denounced what he calls the "so-called articles of impeachment" against him. The process continues to move swiftly after House Democratic leaders formally revealed the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress Tuesday. Nancy Cordes reports.
A suicide bomb attack outside the main U.S. military base in Afghanistan killed at least one person and wounded more than 60 others. The Pentagon says the bomber targeted a medical facility being built near Bagram Airbase. Several attackers reportedly tried to enter the base and engaged in a 30-minute firefight with Afghan and coalition forces. The U.S. military says there were no coalition casualties.
House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Trump, accusing him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. They say the president will remain a "threat" to the Constitution if allowed to stay in office. Nancy Cordes reports.
Ukraine and Russia are a small step closer to ending their five year conflict after they agreed to a ceasefire by year's end. U.S. military aid is vitally important to Ukraine's defense. Holly Williams has more on how that money's being spent.
A man from Georgia has a similar phone number to a hotline for Santa. So after years of getting calls from kids, he decided to give back. Vladimir Duthiers explains.
Millions of Americans could feel temperatures take a deep plunge and snow could cause a messy Wednesday morning commute. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.
A wild shootout in the streets of a New Jersey neighborhood has left six dead, including an officer. The gunfight lasted for hours. Don Dahler has the latest.
"48 Hours" Live to Tell: Hostages chillingly reveal the terrifying three hours they spent held captive by a gunman inside a California supermarket. Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports Saturday, December 14 at 10:01 p.m. ET/9:01 p.m. C on CBS.
Merriam-Webster announced the pronoun "they" as its 2019 word of the year. The word can be used to refer to one person whose gender identity is nonbinary. The nonbinary use of "they" was added to the definition in September. Searches for "they" on Merriam-Webster's website increased 313% over the last year.
About a year ago, one of the owners of a Southern California doughnut shop became seriously ill. Her neighbors in a little surf town spread the word on social media and it made all the difference. John Blackstone returned to Donut City to see how the sweetness of strangers paid off.
During her live TV report at a race, Alex Bozarjian of Savannah station WSAV-TV says she was assaulted. In the video, which has been viewed more than 10 million times, you can see one of the male runners moving behind her and appearing to slap her on the butt. Bozarjian joins "CBS This Morning" to share her side of the story. She says she was in "disbelief" when the man "helped himself to a part of my body."
A new report shows just five coastal cities are getting a huge majority of America's high-tech jobs. Researchers found the Seattle, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Boston areas accounted for more than 90% of job growth in the tech sector from 2005 to 2017. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what that says about the economy and the future of jobs.
House Democrats are set to deliver articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what's next in the process.
Doctors on the South Pacific islands of Samoa are trying to contain a massive, deadly outbreak of the measles. The virus has infected more than 4,800 people, and at least 70 people have died – many of them young children. Carter Evans traveled to Apia to get a firsthand look at the crisis.
The New England Patriots are denying new reports of spying, this time on the opponents they'll face this Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly think the Patriots tried stealing signs after a Patriots production crew was caught filming the Bengals' sideline during their game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. But the Patriots say the crew was there for a different reason. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Attorney General William Barr says he's not convinced by his own watchdog's review of the investigation into the Trump campaign's ties to Russia. The Justice Department inspector general found the FBI was justified in opening the investigation and found no evidence of political bias. But the report also found that agents made a series of errors. Catherine Herridge reports.
Forty-seven people, including nine Americans, were on New Zealand’s White Island when a deadly volcano in erupted Monday. Video captured just moments before the eruption shows people walking inside the crater. Ramy Inocencio reports from Whakatane.
House Democrats plan to unveil two articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday. Sources tell CBS News the inquiry, led by congressmen Jerry Nadler and Adam Schiff, will accuse the president of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Nancy Cordes reports.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met for the first time at a summit in Paris. The leaders are trying to find a way to end five years of fighting in Ukraine. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
New documents raise questions about whether the American people were lied to about the progress of the war in Afghanistan. The documents were based on interviews with more than 400 senior officials. David Martin reports.
Investigators are still searching for a motive after a shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola. The FBI is now calling the attack a possible act of terrorism. David Begnaud has the latest.
It's a tradition for kids to pose for holiday photos with Santa. But not every child smiles. As Mark Strassmann explains, some parents are even hoping for a meltdown.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its seventh day on Tuesday as both sides remained locked in their positions, with no sign of relenting. Follow live updates here.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for a hearing on oversight of the Justice Department. Follow live updates here.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning "conversion therapy" for minors that was brought by a licensed counselor in the state.
Former Israeli hostage Ohad Ben Ami tells CBS News that two years after Hamas' rampage, in his mind, he's still underground with the remaining captives.
Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
One of 2025's three Nobel Prize in Physics winners says the trio's work is "one of the underlying reasons that cellphones work.''
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
Officials are investigating after a medical helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway Monday evening.