U.K., Germany sign defense, migration treaty
Germany and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark defense and migration treaty. John Byrnes, the strategic director for Concerned Veterans for America, joins "CBS Morning News" with analysis.
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Erotic ancient mosaic stolen by Nazi captain returns to Pompeii
The mosaic shows a pair of lovers who are partially undressed. The tile may have been in a bedroom floor, Pompeii officials said.
1,500 tarantulas found stuffed in spongecake boxes at airport
The arachnids were found at Cologne Bonn airport after customs officials were tipped off by a "noticeable smell" that did not match the expected aroma of the alleged treats.
Doctor goes on trial for deaths of 15 patients: "Lust for murder"
The 40-year-old palliative care specialist is alleged to have killed 12 women and three men between 2021 and 2024 while working in Berlin.
Top Iranian official acknowledges French-German cyclist being detained
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a French newspaper that cyclist Lennart Monterlos was detained "for having committed an infraction," without offering details.
German woman found alive after 12 days missing in Australia's Outback
Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was spotted by a helicopter crew.
German museum targeted in jewel heist
A gang of jewel thieves hit the jackpot at a museum in Germany. They stole rare gems dating from the 18th century. As Elizabeth Palmer reports, they were in and out in a flash.
Biles wins 25th gold medal in Germany
Simone Biles has flipped and twisted her way to two more gold medals at the Gymnastics World Championships in Germany. The victory makes her the most decorated gymnast in history.
Marking the 30th anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall
Germany is marking 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. CBS News journalist Anna Noryskiewicz spoke with CBSN from Berlin about the Wall's lasting legacy.
WWII vet Clarence Smoyer awarded Bronze Star
On March 6, 1945 Clarence Smoyer, a Pershing tank gunner with the U.S. Army's 3rd Armored Division, helped to capture Cologne, Germany's third-largest city. His bravery under fire was chronicled in a recent book, "Spearhead." On September 18, 2019, Smoyer, now 96, was belatedly awarded the Bronze Star in a ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Violent turbulence injures 9 on flight, forces emergency landing
German police say severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing after violent turbulence injured nine people on board.
3 World War II bombs defused in German city of Cologne, thousands evacuated
More than 20,000 residents were evacuated Wednesday from Cologne's city center.
Privacy, weekend leave, key. This is prison?
Bill Whitaker reports on the German prison system which emphasizes rehabilitation rather than punishment
German prison inspires Connecticut
A prison in Connecticut is taking cues from Germany, where inmates do yoga and have keys to their cells. "60 Minutes" reported on it in 2016.
New search launched 18 years after U.K. toddler vanished in Portugal
Madeleine McCann vanished from her family's vacation home in Portugal almost two decades ago. A new search is underway near a cottage previously used by the sole suspect.
Post-WWII Germany's first Jewish cabinet member on past lessons, new risks
Karin Prien was warned in 1960s Germany to hide her Jewish faith. Now in the government, she says a lot still needs to change.
Karin Prien on confronting rise of antisemitism
Karin Prien, post-World War II Germany's first Jewish federal cabinet member, shares her personal story and reflects on her political career as she makes it her mission to confront the rise of antisemitism in Germany and across the globe.
Ukraine gains support as U.N. panel accuses Russia of war crimes
Germany and Ukraine strike a deal to jointly develop weapons with "no range restrictions," as the Kremlin says Trump's jabs at Putin are due to him "not being informed."
Stabbing at Germany train station leaves several people injured, authorities say
The attacker targeted people on the platform in the city of Hamburg, according to police.
Ukraine, allies push for 30-day ceasefire
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. They're threatening to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the conflict.
Germany's Merz elected chancellor
Germany's Friedrich Merz won enough votes on Tuesday to become the country's new chancellor after a second round of parliamentary voting after falling short. Watch live coverage of the moment from BBC News.
Rights groups demand probe after German police fatally shoot Black man
German police fatally shooting a man identified as Lorenz A. outside a nightclub in the city of Oldenburg has fueled calls for an independent investigation.
German police hunt for a suspect who fatally shot 2 Turkish men
German police in a spa town north of Frankfurt were expanding a manhunt for one or more suspects still on the loose after two Turkish men were fatally shot a day earlier.
Doctor with "lust for murder" charged with killing 15 patients
Prosecutors said they charged a Berlin doctor with the murder of 15 patients, alleging he acted out of a "lust" for killing.
Inside Buchenwald, 80 years after Edward R. Murrow revealed its horrors
CBS News' Edward R. Murrow was shocked by what he saw at the just-liberated Buchenwald concentration camp in 1945. Work continues to ensure the world never forgets.
Explosion at LA County Sheriff's Department training facility kills 3 deputies
The cause of the explosion was not clear as of Friday morning.
Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage thanks Trump, calls for deal to bring others home
650 days after Israeli-American Keith Siegel was seized in the Hamas attack, he says a deal to bring home the remaining hostages must be made "as soon as possible."
Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House
President Trump is signing the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday.
Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Father arrested by ICE while dropping off child at preschool in Oregon
Mahdi Khanbabazadeh, who is a citizen of Iran, was arrested outside his child's preschool in Oregon for overstaying his visa, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said.
17-year-old charged with murder in death of paddleboarder in Maine
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder who went missing in Maine, authorities said on Friday.
Alleged victim shares story amid potential surrogacy scam
Kayla Elliott said she was told a couple was seeking surrogacy because they had one daughter but were unable to conceive again after 10 attempts.
Millions could face higher ACA premiums, lower subsidies: "Sticker shock"
Consumers face both rising premiums and falling subsidies next year in Obamacare plans.
Unknown illness sickens 140 people aboard Royal Caribbean cruise
Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas was on a week-long, round-trip cruise when passengers became sick, the CDC said.
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New York hiking trail closed due to moose with "unusual behaviors"
A bull moose exhibiting "unusual behaviors" has forced the closure of the Goodman Mountain trail in New York's Adirondack Mountains.
Man extradited to Oregon to face murder charge in girlfriend's 1983 death
Teresa Peroni was reported missing by her family in 1983, but charges were not filed for decades.
17-year-old charged with murder in death of paddleboarder in Maine
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder who went missing in Maine, authorities said on Friday.
Peacock raising its subscription rates by $3 starting next week
Peacock is hiking its prices as streaming platforms surpass traditional broadcasters in how people watch TV.
Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House
President Trump is signing the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday.
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TikTok failing to shield kids from extreme weight loss content
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's own policies.
Peacock raising its subscription rates by $3 starting next week
Peacock is hiking its prices as streaming platforms surpass traditional broadcasters in how people watch TV.
Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House
President Trump is signing the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday.
Hollywood auction of "Indiana Jones" whip draws $575,000
A whip wielded by Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" sold at auction for $525,000 a day after the Rosebud sled from "Citizen Kane" went for a near-record $14.75 million.
Millions could face higher ACA premiums, lower subsidies
Consumers face both rising premiums and falling subsidies next year in Obamacare plans.
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Trump to sign landmark crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, at the White House
President Trump is signing the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday.
Trump wants Texas to redraw its congressional map. Here's what to know.
President Trump has said he wants a "simple redrawing" of Texas' congressional map where Republicans pick up five seats.
US DOJ requests lists of undocumented immigrants in LA County jails
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, whose agency oversees the jails, said deputies don't ask for an individual's immigration status during booking.
Trump orders Bondi to seek release of Epstein-related grand jury testimony
President Trump late Thursday ordered the Justice Department to seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
What does the Federal Reserve do, and why is Trump unhappy with chair Powell?
President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.
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Millions could face higher ACA premiums, lower subsidies
Consumers face both rising premiums and falling subsidies next year in Obamacare plans.
FDA: Juul can sell vape devices, nicotine pods
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally approved Juul to sell its vape devices and nicotine pods. Dr. Robert Jackler, a professor at Stanford Medicine who focuses on the impact of tobacco and advertising, speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson about it.
Juul can keep selling tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes, FDA decides
FDA regulators said Juul's studies show its e-cigarettes are less harmful for adult smokers, who can benefit from switching completely to vaping.
Ex-pilot who tried shutting off engines says he "had no intention of crashing" plane
Former airline captain Joseph Emerson, indicted for trying to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight in 2023, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the incident.
Coke with cane sugar or corn syrup? Here's what health experts say
President Trump said Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in its U.S. cola, which is currently sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. Is one of them actually better for your health?
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Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage thanks Trump, calls for deal to bring others home
650 days after Israeli-American Keith Siegel was seized in the Hamas attack, he says a deal to bring home the remaining hostages must be made "as soon as possible."
TikTok failing to shield kids from extreme weight loss content
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's own policies.
Mysterious deaths of princes solved 5 centuries later, author says
Philippa Langley, who helped unearth King Richard III's body from a parking lot in 2012, says that two young princes who disappeared from the Tower of London were not killed.
Lightning strikes kill 33 people in a week as monsoon season hits India
Monsoon season has brought powerful storms to eastern India, with at least 33 people killed by lightning strikes this week alone.
U.S.-Russian woman arrested in Moscow, accused of smuggling gun
"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.
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Peacock raising its subscription rates by $3 starting next week
Peacock is hiking its prices as streaming platforms surpass traditional broadcasters in how people watch TV.
Jules Hoffman puts new spin on Raffi favorites
From viral hits with Ms. Rachel to headlining a nationwide tour, Jules Hoffman is making waves with a new album honoring legendary children's artist Raffi. The project, "Thanks a Lot," reimagines childhood staples with a fresh sound while keeping the heart of songs like "Baby Beluga" and "Bananaphone" alive for a new generation
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" ending
CBS is ending "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the No. 1 network show in late night. The final episode will air in May 2026. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers reports on the announcement.
Pee-wee Herman's iconic bike sold
One of the custom stunt bikes used in the 1985 cult classic "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" has a new owner after being sold at auction for $125,000. The buyers, longtime fans of the film, say they plan to preserve the prop and make it available for public display, offering other fans a chance to relive the character's famous quest to the Alamo.
Katherine Legge on breaking racing barriers
Katherine Legge joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her 20-year career in racing and what it means to be the only woman competing at NASCAR's highest levels.
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Are robot umpires the future of baseball?
With roots dating back to the 1800s, baseball has long relied on human umpires to make split-second calls. But now, Major League Baseball is trying out a new system that uses sensors and replay challenges to determine balls and strikes. Jomboy Media's founders join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the pros and cons.
TikTok failing to shield kids from extreme weight loss content
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's own policies.
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.
Roblox CEO unpacks new safety features
The online gaming platform Roblox is adding new safety features aimed at protecting its young players. CEO and founder David Baszucki joins CBS News to explain the changes.
Mark Zuckerberg settles lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal, reports say
The reported settlement comes a day after an $8 billion class-action lawsuit began in court.
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8 babies born with DNA from 3 people in world-first IVF trial
A groundbreaking IVF trial has raised hope that women with genetic mutations in their own DNA could one day have children without passing on deadly diseases.
Skeleton of medieval knight found under former ice cream parlor
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Crossbreeding corals from Honduras could help protect Florida's coast
Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the Elkhorn coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Cracking the code: Using genetic genealogy to unmask serial criminals
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
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Man extradited to Oregon to face murder charge in girlfriend's 1983 death
Teresa Peroni was reported missing by her family in 1983, but charges were not filed for decades.
Alleged victim shares story amid potential surrogacy scam
Kayla Elliott said she was told a couple was seeking surrogacy because they had one daughter but were unable to conceive again after 10 attempts.
Slain Idaho student's family speaks out
Steve and Kristi Goncalves join "CBS Mornings Plus" to share their reaction to Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea and the end of the nearly three-year wait for justice.
U.S.-Russian woman arrested in Moscow, accused of smuggling gun
"The suitcase was found to contain an American Colt Commander, .45 caliber with three empty magazines," Russian officials said.
Man charged with hijacking plane, causing fighter jets to scramble
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking, constituting terrorism, over the incident.
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Piece of Mars sells at auction
NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars on Earth, fetched $5.3 million at auction. Franklin Institute chief astronomer and planetarium director Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with more.
Astronomers capture birth of a new solar system around sun-like baby star
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
What to know about the Perseids and when to view the 2025 meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Massive black hole merger forms one 225 times the mass of the sun
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Privately funded crew returns to Earth after space station visit
It was the fourth private astronaut mission funded by Houston-based Axiom Space and the second commanded by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
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Summer music heats up 2025
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew case
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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Latest on explosion at L.A. facility
The explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility on Friday was possibly triggered by material that was recovered the day before, authorities who were briefed on the investigation told CBS News. At least three deputies were killed, officials said. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Are robot umpires the future of baseball?
With roots dating back to the 1800s, baseball has long relied on human umpires to make split-second calls. But now, Major League Baseball is trying out a new system that uses sensors and replay challenges to determine balls and strikes. Jomboy Media's founders join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the pros and cons.
Bondi on deadly LASD facility explosion
Attorney General Pam Bondi said federal agents were at the scene of an explosion at a training facility for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. At least three deputies were killed, Bondi said. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Latest in fallout over Epstein files
President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to release "any and all pertinent" grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Scott MacFarlane have the latest on the controversy.
Wu-Tang Clan to perform its final concert ever
Wu-Tang Clan is set to perform its last concert ever in Philadelphia on Friday night. Hip hop author and journalist Kevin Powell joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss the group's influence in music.