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Super El Niño is here. What's so super about it?
Family of Epstein Victim Appears in Ad Targeting Republican
Texas Senate race shatters state's campaign spending record
Combined spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million.
The terrifying, unbeaten Chiefs would like you to know your predictions were wrong
Kansas City beat the surprisingly feisty Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. They already look like a very real contender after a lost season in 2025 The rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders goes back to the…
Voters are increasingly using AI chatbots to fact-check and compare candidates
Voters are already voting in the midterms. This year, some voters are trying something new to get ready for the election: asking AI to help research their ballot and even decide who to vote for.
Who’s Winning the Battle for Congress?
It’s Oct. 5 — 29 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
In Virginia, voting rights restoration is tough. A ballot measure could change that
Virginia has been one of the toughest places for someone convicted of a felony to get their voting rights back. An amendment to the state constitution -- on November's ballot -- would change that.
Supreme Court's new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case
The case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate.
Supreme Court to Hear Major Environmental Lawsuit
The justices will begin their new term with a landmark case about whether local governments can sue oil companies over damages caused by climate change.
Maine voters could determine control of the Senate
NPR's Leila Fadel visits the battleground state of Maine ahead of the midterms. The state could determine control of the Senate.
Sexual assault survivors share stories online following Cornell rape allegations
Hearing about the sexual assault of a Cornell University student in 2024 is bringing back memories for people who have experienced abuse. With the story everywhere, it's hard to ignore.
Will Midterm Elections Complicate the Supreme Court’s New Term?
The Supreme Court is starting its new term already mired in election disputes. Our reporter Ann E. Marimow explains why the court is likely to get pulled into even more of these cases.
The USDA's largest and oldest lab is set to close
The USDA's flagship agricultural research lab could close this week. Scientists warn that could hurt U.S. food supply.
Democrats Expect Record Number of Women in Party in House After Midterm Elections
Democrats are increasingly confident they will have a record number of women serving in the House next year, after backing women in competitive districts they are now positioned to win.
They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns.
What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.
Mayors Are Filming Videos, Mamdani Style, With Varying Degrees of Cringe
The growing use of walk-and-talk social videos can be traced to Zohran Mamdani’s successful campaign for mayor of New York City. But not all candidates are naturals on camera.
At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’
President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.
New expedition tries to solve Amelia Earhart mystery: "We owe it to Amelia's legacy"
A new expedition is underway, hoping to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance. Lana Zak reports on the latest clues and details.
Shark bites fisherman twice during kayaking encounter along California beach
A Malibu shark encounter sent a kayaker to the hospital after he reportedly reeled in a suspected mako shark while fishing off the California coast.
Monday briefing: You asked, we answered – how will the US midterms go?
In today’s newsletter: As Americans get ready to vote on whether the Republican party remains in control of Congress, our Washington editor talks about the disconnect between Trump and his supporters Good morning. Later today…
Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with significant cases on climate change, religious rights, and immigration
In 'Ply,' Hernán Díaz imagines what we become after the world we know
Pulitzer prize winner Hernán Díaz' new book 'Ply' follows a young woman who siphons electricity to power punk shows in a re-wilded world. Díaz tells NPR how the novel came to examine selfhood, identity and intimacy.
Sanders backs Pope Leo’s call to protect human art from AI
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday backed Pope Lepo XIV’s call to prioritize art made by humans over that made by artificial intelligence (AI). “Pope Leo is right. Art is not some kind of superfluous luxury that…
Mortgage rates reach 3-year highs, pushing down housing sales
Mortgage rates have reached three-year highs, which is pushing down housing sales. Akiko Fujita has more details from Los Angeles.
Mass shooting at Georgia block party leaves 2 dead, 35 injured
A mass shooting at a block party in South Georgia left two people dead and more than three dozen others wounded early Sunday morning, according to officials.
NFL looking into line judge appearing to curse out Cardinals’ Trey McBride during game
Incident came after tight end appealed non-call Players’ union says incident was unacceptable The NFL is looking into the circumstances of an official swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team’s loss to…
US military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean kills 4
The U.S. military says it attacked a boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people
Supreme Court starts a new term with a case about who pays for climate damage
The Supreme Court starts its new term with a Colorado county's claim that an oil refinery worsened climate change. The ruling could determine whether similar cases can move forward.
Mark Ruffalo says he’ll ‘Hulk out’ over voting rights
Actor Mark Ruffalo on Sunday blasted President Trump’s attempts to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterms, saying he was ready to “Hulk out” to stop it. During a “Hands Off Our Vote” event in New York City, the Marvel…
CBS News poll finds 66% disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy
Pressure is building on President Trump to address the cost of living, with Americans frustrated with his handling of the economy and rising prices. A new CBS News poll found that 70% say the president's policies are raising the…
Attorney for accused Cornell student calls on Letitia James to step aside over prior comments
New York Attorney General Letitia James faces a recusal call after her prior public statements appeared to support the accuser in the Cornell alleged sexual assault case.
White House defends new press aide who posed with rifle in ‘Fuck Joe Biden’ shirt
Beni Rae Harmony, 24, has been ‘a trusted voice for the MAGA movement as a White House correspondent’, White House says The White House has defended a newly hired press aide who posed for a holiday photograph in 2021 wearing a…
Trump administration's proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students
The Trump administration has proposed changes to Head Start regulations that would remove rules against suspending and expelling preschoolers
How much are AI data centers adding to your electricity bill?
Americans are worried AI data centers will raise their electricity bills. Congress has come up with a plan to protect ratepayers, but there's no easy way to find out what AI is costing them.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sues police over Epstein-related arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly sued Thames Valley Police over his February arrest related to his alleged providing of confidential information to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The man formerly known as Prince…
Cornell president breaks silence: "What happened to Jane Doe in 2024 is deeply disturbing"
Cornell University's president addressed the school's handling of the alleged gang rape of a junior at a fraternity house in 2024. Lilia Luciano reports from Ithaca, New York.
California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative
FBI agents caught Wanying Zhang at LAX before she boarded a flight to China, accused of secretly surveilling a relative of Taiwanese President Ching-Te Lai.
Trump heads to Nebraska on Monday, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Nebraska on Monday alongside GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts
Kash Patel, girlfriend announce engagement
FBI Director Kash Patel is engaged to Alexis Wilkins, the couple revealed on Sunday. “Went and got the law involved,” Wilkins wrote on social platform X, adding ring and heart emojis, tagging Patel and sharing a photo of the two…
All B-1 bombers withdrawn from British air base amid Iran-backed threat, spokesperson says
The U.S. Air Force has rushed to withdraw all twelve B-1 bombers from an air base in Britain, following what the New York Times reports as new threats of an Iran-backed attack against the allied airbase.
US pulls all bombers from key UK base after suspected Iran-linked terror plot
The Pentagon says its bomber force remains ready for global strikes after aircraft deployed to RAF Fairford returned to the United States.
Lao man deported by the US to Eswatini is released after more than a year in prison
A Lao man deported by the United States to Eswatini under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been released after more than a year in prison
Pentagon pulls B-1 bombers from UK base following alleged terror threat
The Pentagon pulled all 12 B-1 bombers this weekend from the U.K.’s RAF Fairford air base to their home stations in the U.S. weeks after an alleged terror threat against a U.S.-operated post in England. “While operational…
Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds courts skeptic Black voters
Byron Donalds, who could become the first Black Republican elected governor in U.S. history, is looking to win over more Black voters than Trump and DeSantis
Portland teen faces terrorism, attempted murder charges after school cafeteria chemical scare
A 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic High School student faces 19 counts including domestic terrorism after allegedly mixing toxic chemicals in the cafeteria.
Search suspended for 6 people on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston
A search has been suspended off the Massachusetts coast for six people on an air ambulance that disappeared during a flight from Bermuda to Boston
Large oil exporters agree to continue consistent production in November
Seven of the world’s largest oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to maintain their baseline production levels for November, as fuel prices remain elevated amid the Iran war. The “OPEC+” group, which includes Algeria, Iraq…
10/4: Who Needs Humans?; The Thom Tillis Tightrope; Saint Francis in the Cloud
First, Will AI take your job? Or will it transform the way you work? Then, Sen. Tillis warns that without checks and balances, U.S. democracy is at risk. And, restoring the Basilica of Saint Francis.
FBI Director Kash Patel gets engaged to longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins
FBI Director Kash Patel and longtime girlfriend Alexis Wilkins are announcing their engagement on social media
10/4: CBS Weekend News
U.S. withdraws all B-1 bombers from a British airbase; Israeli soldiers tell CBS News the FlyDubai co-pilot acted alone.
Jeffries says House Democrats reaching to flip Trump districts in attempt to repeat their 2018 sweep
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says his party is on track to win back control of the House
FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
Wanying "Heather" Zhang, an Irvine, California, realtor, was arrested on a charge of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack, brings them back to the US
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack, brings them back to the US
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
All U.S. bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been returned to their home stations in the United States, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News.
Now it's Typhoon Nolo after Pacific hurricane crosses the international dateline
It's now Typhoon Nolo in the Pacific Ocean after the powerful storm crossed the international dateline
A pulse of warm water hitting the Pacific coast could mean erosion and flooding
Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north, sparking concerns about beach erosion and flooding in areas…
How high-profile scandals are shaping key contests ahead of the midterms
Scandals could be shaping several races in the midterm elections, particularly in places where even small margins can change the outcome.
Ted Cruz blasts JD Vance as ‘insecure,’ says he’s focused on helping GOP win midterms
A clash between two potential candidates for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination spilled into public this week.
Medicare for All remains key pressure point for Democrats ahead of midterms
The idea of universal health coverage in the US is embraced by party’s left but is often considered a liability by centrists Last week, 1,500 unionized nurses gathered in a large conference room at the Marriott Marquis in San…
