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J. Crew revives its iconic catalog 7 years after turning the page The first issue, launching this month, features an interview with actress Demi Moore, channeling the look of an editorial publication. updated 4M ago

Trial for 3 former Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death to begin A federal trial was set to begin Monday for three former Memphis police officers charged with violating Tyre Nichols' civil rights. 1H ago

A quarter of U.S. homeowners unprepared for costs of extreme weather As climate change whips up wilder weather, more Americans must deal with "hazards they have not faced in the past," expert says. updated 14M ago

Season's next hurricane — Francine — seems to be forming in Gulf of Mexico A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico seemed to be shaping up as the season's next hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said. It would be called Francine. updated 58M ago

Government shutdown threat looms over Congress' return Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill on Monday with just three weeks to avert a shutdown. 3H ago

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Government shutdown threat looms over Congress' return Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill on Monday with just three weeks to avert a shutdown. 3H ago

Trump and Harris' first presidential debate of 2024 is tomorrow. Here's what to know. The ABC News-hosted debate is the first time Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off on the issues. updated 4M ago

WTC Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, advocates say The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the 9/11 attacks. 10H ago

Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of "freedom" The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the House. 14H ago

How Trump and Harris are preparing for their first debate of 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off for the first time on Tuesday. updated 44M ago

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HealthWatch Polio vaccination effort continues in Gaza The United Nations' polio vaccination campaign continued this weekend in Gaza, even as Israel continued striking other parts of the strip. Elizabeth Palmer reports. 15H ago 02:44

State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers About 12 people a day die waiting for a transplant. Kristie Sue Hathaway has saved two. Sep 7

The loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe to eat Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of an average American adult's diet and two-thirds of an American child's. Sep 7

Missouri patient contracts bird flu despite no known contact with animals The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry. Sep 6

Apple juice sold by Aldi and Walmart recalled due to arsenic concerns Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination. Sep 6

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Tears, demands for justice as U.S. woman shot in West Bank is mourned American Aysenur Eygi's body was carried through the West Bank amid demands for justice days after she was allegedly shot by an Israeli soldier. 1H ago

Alleged cartel boss linked to 43 missing students is arrested The arrest of Gildardo Lopez Astudillo comes as relatives are preparing demonstrations to mark the anniversary of the mass disappearance. 1H ago

Police search for man who poured scalding hot coffee on baby in a park Australian police say a 9-month-old baby was badly injured by a man, now the subject of an international search, who poured hot coffee onto the infant in a park. 2H ago

Blast kills dozens of people and cattle as 2 trucks collide in Nigeria Authorities say an explosion killed at least 52 people and as many cattle when two trucks collided in the north of Nigeria 3H ago

Eiffel family to fight Olympic rings being left on Eiffel Tower The descendants of the Eiffel Tower's designer say they will fight to stop the Olympic rings being left on the tower as the mayor of Paris plans. 4H ago

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Entertainment Bon Appétit unveils best new restaurants list Bon Appétit's Elazar Sontag and Jamila Robinson discuss the top new restaurants, the chefs behind them, and the focus on collaboration and sustainability shaping this year's picks. 1H ago 05:33

Ryan Seacrest makes "Wheel of Fortune"debut For the first time in over 40 years, there will be a new host on "Wheel of Fortune" as Ryan Seacrest makes his hosting debut on the show. Seacrest is taking over for Pat Sajak, who retired in May. 2H ago 02:19

Will Jennings, Oscar-winning co-writer of "My Heart Will Go On," dies at 80 Throughout his career, Will Jennings wrote for artists like Steve Winwood, Whitney Houston, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Mariah Carey, among others. 20H ago

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year. 21H ago

Has Hollywood abandoned the political movie? As Americans have become more polarized, Hollywood appears to have shied away from telling overtly political stories. But some political messages fly under the radar. Sep 8

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Fake news, social media, and "The Death of Truth" As disinformation and conspiracy theories proliferate online in algorithm-fueled chaos, artificial intelligence is making it even harder for us to tell fact from fiction, spelling trouble for our impending election. Sep 8

Boeing's Starliner returns to Earth without crew Early Saturday morning, a chapter of the ongoing space saga involving two U.S. astronauts came to a close when Boeing's Starliner capsule returned to earth from the International Space Station, but with no one aboard. Mark Strassmann has the latest. Sep 7 02:20

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

Apple set to unveil new iPhone 16 on Monday. Here's what to expect. In addition to Apple Intelligence, here are the upgrades widely expected to be included in the latest iPhone models. Sep 6

FBI reports record surge in online scams The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center saw more than 880,000 complaints last year, a 10% increase from 2022. Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rise of these threats. Sep 4 03:14

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Where plastic pollution ends up The world is struggling to manage growing piles of plastic waste, and a new report is bringing to light the problem of burning plastics. Annually, the world produces 440 million tons of plastic each year, but the majority of plastic is often tossed in the trash. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more. Sep 6 02:57

Climate Watch: Overheated CBS News Climate Correspondent David Schechter explores cooling solutions to stay healthy and safe as climate change makes our planet hotter. Sep 6 23:48

Warm September expected, NOAA predicts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlook through November indicates warmer than average temperatures are expected in 2024. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports. Sep 3 02:45

Researchers find evidence that large sharks may be hunting each other Researchers discovered the first known case of a porbeagle shark likely being killed by a large shark predator, raising questions about whether this rare instance represents a larger trend. Sep 3

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Crime Family warned of alleged school shooter The Georgia school shooting suspect's aunt says the teen's mother called the school 30 minutes before the shooting, warning staff of an "extreme emergency" involving her son and urging a counselor to immediately check on him, CBS News has learned. 2H ago 02:06

Manhunt underway in Kentucky highway shooting Police in Kentucky are searching for a man accused of randomly shooting at cars along a highway. Five people were hit and are all expected to survive. Authorities say the suspect, Joseph Couch, 32, is considered armed and dangerous. 3H ago 02:33

Sheriff's deputy allegedly stalked, killed by her father: "Unforgivable" "Text messages from the defendant to the victim are more of the nature of a jealous lover than a father," the charges allege. 3H ago

5 wounded in Kentucky highway shooting Authorities are searching for a suspect who wounded five people in a shooting on a highway in Kentucky on Saturday night. All five victims were stable on Sunday but some had "serious" injuries, authorities said. Cristian Benavides reports. 16H ago 01:57

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Space Boeing Starliner departs ISS without crew Boeing's Starliner spacecraft departed the International Space Station on Friday just after 6 p.m., starting a journey back to Earth without any crew on board. The ship is expected to drop out of orbit and plunge to a landing at White Sands, New Mexico, just after midnight Eastern Time. Sep 6 11:09

After leaving its crew behind, Starliner makes safe return to Earth The Starliner slammed into the discernible atmosphere 400,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean before descending to a parachute-and-airbag assisted touchdown. Sep 7

Starliner returning to Earth with no crew NASA has decided to fly Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back from the International Space Station without astronauts due to safety concerns. The spacecraft is expected to land in New Mexico just after midnight, weather permitting, marking another setback in the troubled multi-billion-dollar program. Sep 6 03:26

Boeing Starliner preps for unpiloted return to Earth Leaving its crew behind, the Starliner is expected to undock and head for landing in New Mexico to wrap up a disappointing test flight. Sep 6

2 astronauts bumped from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24. Aug 30

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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 photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton. updated 37M ago 126 photos

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. Aug 19 49 photos

The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020. Sep 5 20 photos

Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan. Aug 14 26 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