The Latest: Notre Dame Cathedral has suffered "colossal damages" from a fire
Flames can be seen shooting through the roof of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris this afternoon.
San Diego Zoo to say farewell to giant pandas
From kicking back while munching on bamboo to watching their roly-poly bodies tumbling on the ground, giant pandas are an iconic attraction at the San Diego Zoo. But now visitors are lining up for a last look at the adorable…
Mueller report will be released Thursday morning
By Kathryn Watson Updated on: April 15, 2019 / 12:09 PM / CBS News White House braces for Mueller report Attorney General William Barr will release the redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report Thursday morning, Justice Department spokeswoman…
In Ethiopia, Ivanka Trump spreads message of women's empowerment
Far from the din of Washington, Ivanka Trump toured businesses run by women in Ethiopia on Sunday while promoting a White House global economic program for women. President Donald Trump's daughter and senior adviser visited a coffee shop and textile…
"World's most dangerous bird" kills fallen owner in Florida
Alachua, Fla. -- A large, flightless bird called the world's "most dangerous" attacked and killed its owner when the man fell on his farm in Florida, authorities said Saturday. The Alachua County Sheriff's office told CBS affiliate WGFL-TV that a…
3-year-old and brother among victims as storm decimates the South
Hundreds of thousands of people are waking up without power Monday as a deadly storm system moves into the Northeast. Over the weekend, the same system decimated communities in the South. At least 10 tornadoes damaged or destroyed more than…
Arrest in brutal beating of Dallas transgender woman
Dallas -- Police have made an arrest in the brutal beating Friday of a transgender woman that's being classified as a hate crime. It occurred in broad daylight in front of a crowd of people and was caught on cellphone…
Student apparently taking picture falls from campus clock tower, dies
New York -- A Fordham University journalism student just weeks from graduation died after falling from the iconic campus clock tower, apparently while trying to take a picture, reports CBS New York. The incident raised questions about how students were…
American Airlines cancels all Boeing 737 Max planes through August 19
American Airlines announced Sunday it will continue canceling all flights with Boeing 737 MAX planes through August 19. The airline said that about 115 flights per day would be canceled. "As we prepare for summer, our focus is around planning…
White House: Migrants to sanctuary cities not a top choice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to explore a twice-rejected proposal to send migrants to “sanctuary cities,” but that is not the preferred solution to fix the straining immigration system, the White House said Sunday. Press secretary Sarah Sanders…
Sarah Sanders says Trump will continue to "call out" Ilhan Omar
In two television appearances on Sunday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders strongly defended President Trump over a video he shared that spliced remarks by Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar about September 11 and news coverage of the attacks…
Buttigieg holds hometown rally to formally launch presidential run
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, the unlikely star of the early primary race, is set to formally announce he's running for president at a rally in his hometown in Indiana on Sunday. Buttigieg, a 37-year-old small-town mayor with a difficult-to-pronounce…
How to watch the final round of The Masters
Augusta, Ga. — Record scores on the white boards at Augusta National. Ground-shaking roars for Tiger Woods along the back nine. Francesco Molinari blocked out the buzz on a delirious day of nine players sharing space atop the leaderboard Saturday.…
Kamala Harris releases 15 years of tax returns
Sen. Kamala Harris is releasing 15 years of tax returns, more than any presidential candidate so far. Her campaign released returns for every year she has held elected public office, from 2004 through 2018. Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff,…
Trump sanctuary city idea could help migrants stay in US
PHOENIX (AP) — An idea floated by President Donald Trump to send immigrants from the border to “sanctuary cities” to exact revenge on Democratic foes could end up doing the migrants a favor by placing them in locations that make…
Ambushed judge survives attack with a mission to protect others
Senior producer: Ruth Chenetz | Producer:Anthony Venditti What if someone wants you dead … but you live to tell? "48 Hours" explores the terrifying moments when an assailant began shooting Judge Julie Kocurek outside her home, in front of her…
EF-3 tornado strikes east Texas as severe weather slams Southeast
An EF-3 tornado struck Franklin, Texas, on Saturday, injuring at least a dozen people and causing damage to at least 20 structures in the east Texas town, officials said. Mobile homes were damaged, cars were overturned and power lines were…
Booker says Trump would "make us less safe" with sanctuary cities idea
Watch more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Sen. Cory Booker this week on CBS News Democratic presidential candidate Senator Cory Booker, of New Jersey, accused President Trump of trying to incite anger and divide Americans with his threat to release…
Feds send target letters to adult children in admissions scam
Prosecutors have sent target letters to the adult children of people charged in the college admissions scandal indicating they could also face criminal charges, a source familiar with the letters tells CBS News' Pat Milton. Target letters by prosecutors typically…
House Democrat sets new deadline for release of Trump's tax returns
Washington — Rep. Richard Neal, the House Ways and Means Committee chairman, on Saturday set a new deadline for the IRS to furnish President Trump's tax returns: 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. "I am aware that concerns have been raised…
Pre-cut melon recalled over link to salmonella outbreak
An Indianapolis-based company has issued a recall for melon products sold in 16 states after being linked to a salmonella outbreak. Ninety-three people have been sickened, 23 of whom were hospitalized, authorities said. No deaths have been reported. The U.S.…
Georgetown students approved a fee for slavery reparations. What happens next?
When it was announced that Georgetown University students voted overwhelmingly Thursday in favor of a fee to benefit descendants of slaves, senior Kendell Long and others who attended a party to watch results roll in "were screaming for at least…
Very serious threat of strong, long-lasting tornadoes in southern U.S.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate threat for severe weather Saturday. Moderate does not nearly convey the actual threat. On a scale of one to five, it's a four. This is the kind of day…
How to watch the 2019 NBA Playoffs
It's the best time of the year for pro-hoops fans as the 2019 NBA Playoffs kick off this weekend. There's no shortage of storylines as LeBron James misses his first postseason since 2005. His move to the West means a…