Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
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Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
Nicholas Roske was found outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun and a knife in 2022.
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Man accused of trying to kill Kavanaugh intends to plead guilty, court docs show
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Watch Live: Trump announces new tariffs on what he calls "Liberation Day"
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FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
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Archaeologists discover mass grave from Roman Empire-era battle
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Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.
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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Russian negotiator at White House
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84-year-old U.K. man dies 5 weeks after attack by banned XL bully dog
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Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
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The Trump administration has admitted that it deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia by mistake to El Salvador. Garcia's wife spoke with CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the ordeal.
World prepares for "Liberation Day" tariffs
President Trump is expected to announce new, major tariffs Wednesday afternoon in what he's calling "Liberation Day," despite warnings from economists about increased prices. CBS News reports on what we know so far about the tariffs and the reaction from around the globe.
Adams reacts to judge dismissing case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams touted a judge's decision to dismiss his federal corruption case with prejudice. Adams faced several counts of bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
From the archives: Val Kilmer as Mark Twain
Actor Val Kilmer, best known for "Top Gun," "The Doors," and his starring role as Batman, died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. In this Sept. 22, 2013 "Sunday Morning" story, correspondent Bill Geist sat down with Kilmer, then playing Mark Twain in his one-man stage show, "Citizen Twain," to discuss the legacy of the legendary humorist whom Vilmer called "the first great stand-up comedian."
Cory Booker's historic speech
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker completed the longest speech on the Senate floor after spending more than 25 hours slamming President Trump's policies. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.