Oprah Winfrey was so inspired by a CBS News story on a high school principal changing his students' lives, that she decided to help in a big way. New Jersey principal Akbar Cook started the "Lights On" program at West…
Auburn, Alabama – Several police officers were shot in a trailer park south of here late Sunday night and a manhunt was on for the alleged gunman, reports CBS Birmingham, Alabama affiliate WIAT-TV. The Opelika-Auburn News quotes a source as…
Four Americans were among those killed when a small plane they were traveling in crashed shortly after take off from an island off the coast of Honduras on Saturday, according to a spokesperson from the State Department. According to a…
The Trump administration's posture towards Iran has made confrontation with that Middle Eastern country "far more likely," House Intelligence Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff told "Face the Nation" Sunday. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have been escalating, with the Trump…
Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York says she would eliminate the detention system for immigrants waiting for their claims to be processed in U.S. immigration courts, insisting that if immigrants were released into the community with a court date…
The Trump administration will not send immigrants who cross the southern border to Florida, a reversal that was decided over the weekend, acting Department of Homeland Security chief Kevin McAleenan told "Face the Nation" Sunday. McAleenan's comments come after Florida…
In a proposal fashioned after the GI Bill, Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts will announce a five-point plan for encouraging national service on Sunday during a two-state swing through Massachusetts and New Hampshire, CBS News has learned.…
For all the obvious reasons, people who come to Italy often find it a difficult place to leave. Now, some are finding they don't have to go home – they already are home. Sandy and Phil Ferretti, from Long Island…
MADRID, Iowa (AP) — Iowa farmer Tim Bardole survived years of low crop prices and rising costs by cutting back on fertilizer and herbicides and fixing broken-down equipment rather than buying new. When President Donald Trump’s trade war with China…
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter carved an unlikely path to the White House in 1976 and endured humbling defeat after one term. Now, six administrations later, the longest-living chief executive in American history is re-emerging from political obscurity…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats will hear from former CIA director John Brennan about the situation in Iran, inviting him to speak next week amid heightened concerns over the Trump administration’s sudden moves in the region. Brennan, an outspoken critic…
The story of a cafeteria worker who was fired by the school's vendor after giving free lunch to a student with zero funds in his account has gone viral. Bonnie Kimball was fired on March 28 by Fresh Picks, which…
One year after Rachael DelTondo was shot to death, there are plenty of theories, but no arrests, leaving some to wonder if the case will ever be solved. The case shook Aliquippa and remains the ninth unsolved murder in a…
Former President Jimmy Carter will not be teaching at Sunday School this week, his spokesman said Saturday. Carter, 94, fell and fractured his hip at his home in Plains, Georgia, Monday morning and later underwent hip replacement surgery. The Carter…
War of Will, the horse that went into the Saturday race with the best odds, has won the 144th Preakness Stakes. The horse is ineligible from winning the Triple Crown, and Kentucky Derby winner Country Horse sat out the race.…
Parts of the nation's midsection have been devastated after nearly 50 reports of tornadoes in just the last 24 hours. Homes and businesses have been destroyed. On Saturday, hundreds of thousands remain without power. Powerful thunderstorms and tornados, continue to…
Millions of Americans are on guard as they face dangerous weather after dozens of tornadoes were already reported in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. But some Americans are heading directly into the onslaught: storm chasers. A combination of damaged roads…
Philadelphia, Pa – The "single most important thing we have to accomplish is defeat Donald Trump," former Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday at his presidential campaign's "official" kickoff rally in Philadelphia. Biden also called for "unity" across the country.…
Johannesburg — Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted during a public appearance in South Africa on Saturday, but the 71-year-old appeared to quickly recover. "I'm just glad the idiot didn't interrupt my Snapchat," Schwarzenegger said. Video shows the former California governor…
Baltimore — A horse named Congrats Gal died Friday following a race on Black-Eyed Susan Day. The horse collapsed after an eight-horse race at Pimlico Race Course, which is hosting the Preakness Stakes Saturday, CBS Baltimore reported. Jockey Trevor McCarthy looked…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Taking his bipartisan message to pivotal Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is pledging to bridge the deep divide in the country under President Donald Trump and reject the anger that he says is motivating some in…
Jeff Koons' 1986 sculpture "Rabbit" made art history in New York, breaking the record for the most expensive work sold at auction by a living artist. Art dealer Robert Mnuchin made the winning bid on Wednesday night at Christie's, reports…
On Monday, May 20, "CBS This Morning" welcomes new co-hosts Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil to the table with Gayle King. Tune in Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. ET/PT. Deontay Wilder has earned a fearful reputation for his power…
Nike is updating its athlete contracts to protect female athletes' pay during pregnancy. The company faced backlash this week for cutting compensation during maternity leave for some of its athletes. Nike says it updated its policy last year, but its…