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Gun violence prompts doctors to ask patients about home firearm safety There are about 30 million children across the country living in homes with guns, according to the CDC. 8H ago

Willie Nelson cancels tour performances after illness Nelson, who is 91, also canceled his first scheduled performances last week in his Outlaw Music Festival Tour. 10H ago

It may soon cost $1 instead of $12 to call from prison, FCC says The FCC says it plans to end "exorbitant phone and video call rates that have burdened incarcerated people and their families for decades." 10H ago

Delta Air Lines opens spacious new lounge at JFK airport. See what's inside. Delta One is steeped in amenities such as a juice bar, shower suites, valet services, and bakery and food market for travelers on the go. 11H ago

Ex-principal sentenced after hiring friend to kill pregnant teacher girlfriend A former middle school principal faces life behind bars after he plotted to have a friend kill his pregnant girlfriend. 12H ago

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Poll: In debate, Democrats want more forceful Biden, GOP wants polite Trump Few think they'll learn something in the debate Thursday that would change their minds. 9H ago

RFK Jr. to stream his own "real debate" during Trump-Biden debate Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn't qualify for CNN's Trump-Biden debate. 14H ago

After report on abortion in Idaho, Supreme Court admits document "briefly" uploaded Bloomberg News reported that the Supreme Court is poised to allow abortions in certain emergency situations in Idaho, which has one of the nation's most stringent bans on the procedure. 9H ago

House GOP ramps up efforts to enforce Garland subpoena after contempt vote House Republicans are seeking audio recordings of President Biden's interview with special counsel Robert Hur concerning the president's handling of classified documents. 11H ago

The first presidential debate of 2024 is today. Here's what to know. The details on the moderators, where it's happening and how to watch the first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump. 1H ago

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What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, explained. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatment for POTS after Christina Applegate's daughter Sadie revealed she was recently diagnosed with the syndrome. 13H ago

Smoked salmon sold at Kroger and Payless Supermarket recalled over listeria risk Routine testing detects listeria in Foppen Smoked Norwegian salmon slices sold at grocery stores across 15 states. 16H ago

Make It Mini toys recalled after dozens report skin burns, irritation The sets are sold by retailers including Aldi, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Hobby Lobby, Target, Walmart and online. 18H ago

Snapchill canned coffee recalled due to botulism concerns Cold coffee products sold by roasters nationwide were manufactured in a way that could produce deadly toxin, FDA says. 18H ago

U.S. officials warn doctors about dengue amid global surge U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records. Jun 25

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Bolivian army leader arrested after apparent coup attempt Led by a top general, armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia's government palace in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated. The general was arrested. 1H ago

Boa snake has 14 babies after "virgin birth" A boa's caretaker hadn't realized the snake was pregnant, or female. Then 14 baby snakes showed up in the vivarium after a "virgin birth." 14H ago

4 found dead on Mount Fuji after missing man sent photos from summit One missing climber from Tokyo snapped photos from the summit and sent them to his family, national broadcaster NHK said. 16H ago

South Korea says North appears to have test fired a hypersonic missile North Korea test fired what appeared to be a hypersonic missile, but South Korea says the launch ended in a mid-air explosion. 17H ago

Kenyan leader nixes tax hikes after more than 20 killed in protests Kenya's President William Ruto sent a finance bill with major tax hikes back to lawmakers a day after the parliament was besieged by furious protesters. 18H ago

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Willie Nelson cancels tour performances after illness Nelson, who is 91, also canceled his first scheduled performances last week in his Outlaw Music Festival Tour. 10H ago

Join "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition "CBS Mornings" is calling on unsigned artists to participate in their Mixtape Music Competition by submitting a video of themselves performing a cover of Johnny Nash's hit song, "I Can See Clearly Now." The deadline to enter is Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Visit mixtape.cbsnews.com to upload your version and read the full rules and guidelines. 18H ago 01:25

Emma Roberts on career and motherhood First on "CBS Mornings," Emma Roberts talks about her new comedy "Space Cadet," where she plays Rex Simpson, a woman determined to become an astronaut against all odds. 19H ago 06:09

CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. 19H ago

Enter the "CBS Mornings" Mixtape Music Competition Are you the next big music star? Enter our singing contest on "CBS Mornings" and find out. 20H ago

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Voice actors sue AI company, claiming it cloned their voices Voice actors Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage say their voices are their livelihoods and are now being stolen by AI. 17H ago

Voice actors sue AI startup Two voice actors say they were hired by the AI company Lovo to provide voice clips for what they were told would be internal research. They claim the company instead cloned their voices, breaching their contracts. The actors are suing Lovo in a proposed federal class action lawsuit. Jun 25 05:34

How AI powered robots are helping small farms From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. Mar 28 03:27

ChatGPT gives incorrect answers to questions about how to vote A CBS News investigation found ChatGPT gave incorrect or incomplete answers to some questions about how to vote in battleground states in the U.S. presidential election. Jun 25

What to know about the CDK Global cyberattack A cyberattack on a company that provides software for thousands of car dealers in North America says it's a "ransom event." The hack on CDK Global happened last week and is still disrupting about 15,000 car sellers who depend on the company's software to run their businesses. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more. Jun 24 02:56

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Rhino horns injected with radioactive material in bid to curb poaching South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia. 18H ago

Study: Polar bears threatened by thinning ice New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings. Jun 21 03:58

Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet. Jun 21

How dangerous are microplastics? A large amount of human-produced plastic waste degrades into microplastics: small particles that linger in the environment and can be consumed by animals and people. Microplastics spread through water, air, and even the human bloodstream. Matthew Campen, director of the University of New Mexico's Center for Metals in Biology and Medicine, joins CBS News to explain the possible health risks from microplastic exposure. Jun 20 06:15

European lynx species rebounds from brink of extinction In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula. Jun 20

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Mall of America's security team will start using facial recognition software as part of safety plan After a slew of gun-related incidents in the past few years, the Mall of America is stepping up their security measures by adding facial recognition technology to their arsenal. 9H ago

Ex-Honduras president gets 45 years in U.S. prison for drug trafficking U.S. prosecutors said Juan Orlando Hernández turned his country into a "narco-state" during his presidency from 2014 to 2022. 13H ago

5 charged with bribing juror with $120K in cash during Feeding Our Future fraud trial Five people have been indicted for their alleged roles in the $120,000 bribery attempt of a juror during the Feeding Our Future fraud trial earlier this month. 10H ago

Jury deliberations resume in Karen Read trial A day after closing arguments and the jury getting the case, jurors will resume deliberations Wednesday in Karen Read's murder trial in Massachusetts. Read is accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, but Read argues she's being framed. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has the latest on the case. 22H ago 02:28

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Powerful weather satellite launched for hurricane-hunting duty The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America. Jun 25

Chinese probe returns to Earth with first samples from far side of moon China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space. Jun 25

Starliner trip home from ISS delayed NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports. Jun 24 01:46

Spacewalk scrubbed; Starliner return delayed NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space. Jun 24 03:01

Second spacewalk in a row called off due to spacesuit problems It was the second spacewalk in a row to be called off because of spacesuit issues. Jun 24

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Notable Deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. Jun 10 32 photos

Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along? Jun 22 33 photos

Donald Sutherland The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games." Jun 20 49 photos

Summer music heats up 2024 Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli. Jun 15 15 photos

Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest. May 29 30 photos