CBS Evening News - Season 30 / Year 2025

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in New Orleans' French Quarter when a driver plowed into the crowd, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens of others. She describes her experience. A 42-year-old man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens of others. The attack is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, the FBI said, after weapons and potential improvised explosive devices were found in the vehicle. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from New Orleans. A Tesla Cyberstruck exploded outside Trump Towers in Las Vegas, killing a person inside and injuring seven others. Police are investigating it as a possible act of terrorism, multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation told CBS News. Andres Gutierrez reports. Investigators are working to uncover more about the driver in the deadly New Orleans attack. Police have identifed the driver as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen from Texas. CBS News' Jason Allen reports. With just a few weeks left in office, President Biden huddled with his homeland security team after the deadly attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports. Security barriers that were meant to keep vehicles away from New Orleans' famous crowded streets were being upgraded before the attack on New Year's Day. The protective barriers designed to block traffic had been temporarily removed. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

The postponed Sugar Bowl kicked off Thursday night in the New Orleans Superdome, about a mile from the deadly attack on Bourbon Street. Michelle Miller takes a look at the increased security for the game. A ceremony was held to commemorate the 14 people who were killed in the New Year's attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Now, family members of the victims are speaking out about their loved ones. Tony Dokoupil reports. The FBI on Thursday released new video of the person suspected of leaving two pipe bombs on Capitol Hill the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Nearly four years later, investigators have still not named a suspect. Scott MacFarlane reports. Authorities are still piecing together clues about the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead just hours into the new year. Investigators now say they believe the man behind the attack acted alone and was inspired by ISIS. Omar Villafranca has the latest. Authorities say the 37-year-old former Green Beret suspected of detonating a Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas died by suicide before the blast. Andres Gutierrez has the latest on he investigation. More than a foot of lake effect snow has piled up in parts of the Great Lakes region, and there's more to come. An arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures and snow across the U.S. Rob Marciano has the forecast.

The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest developments. It was a dramatic day in Congress, with House Speaker Mike Johnson temporarily frozen out of his job by several reluctant Republicans. But enough of those Republicans came around and Johnson was reelected in the first round of voting. Scott MacFarlane reports. The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, behind smoking and obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. The first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring snow and ice from the Central Plains to the East Coast, along with bone-chilling temperatures. Rob Marciano has the latest. 

Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott MacFarlane reports. Meredith Evans, director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, told Nikole Killion about a letter she wrote to President Jimmy Carter when she was just 4 years old. She also reflected on his compassion and authenticity. Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.  President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 recipients with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian distinction. Honorees included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, basketball star Magic Johnson and others. A massive winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and bitter cold to large parts of the U.S. beginning Saturday. 50 million people and 25 states are in the storm's path. Ian Lee has the details. The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more. The six-day state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home town of Plains, Georgia, Saturday. Carter was honored and remembered in a service at the Carter Center in Atlanta, where several family members spoke. Everyday Americans will have the chance to pay their respects to Carter, who now lies in repose at the Carter Center until Tuesday, when his body will be transported to Washington, D.C. Mark Strassmann reports. 

At least five people have been killed in crashes in Kansas and Missouri as a major winter storm created hazardous conditions on the roads. Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey are among nearly a dozen states that have been buried in snow and ice since Sunday. Rob Marciano, Manuel Bojorquez and Kris Van Cleave are tracking the storm and its effects. Congress convened Monday to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. It comes four years after the Capitol attack. Scott MacFarlane has more. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were in New Orleans on Monday to meet with the families of those killed in the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street. The visit comes as authorities release new details about the planning of the attack and the city begins upgrading bollards to protect pedestrians. Omar Villafranca has details. For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems. Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas emissions, but critics are fuming about paying another toll. Elijah Westbrook reports. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as leader of Canada's governing party after nearly a decade in power. Elizabeth Palmer has more on what led to Trudeau's downfall.

Jimmy Carter is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol ahead of his state funeral on Jan. 9. Scott MacFarlane has more on the late former president's journey from Georgia to Washington, D.C. A new rule issued by the outgoing Biden administration will ban medical debt from appearing on people's credit reports. It's estimated the move will raise credit scores for around 15 million Americans by an average of 20 points. Nancy Cordes reports. A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars amid major traffic jams and gridlock. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next. Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Meta is ending its fact-checking program for its platforms, which include Instagram and Facebook. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he believed the change might be due to political threats he has made against Zuckerberg and his company in the past. Kelly O'Grady reports. 

Nearly 200,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings across Los Angeles County as at least four large wildfires rage. The fires have destroyed at least 1,000 structures. Lilia Luciano is on the ground in the community of Altadena with the latest on the Eaton Fire. The Eaton Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres in northeast Los Angeles County, forcing about 33,000 residents to flee. It has torched homes and burned houses of worship in the communities of Altadena and Pasadena and is responsible for multiple deaths. Kris Van Cleave reports from Pasadena. The Palisades Fire burning in the once vibrant Los Angeles coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades has destroyed at least 1,000 structures and sent tens of thousands of residents fleeing for safety. Firefighters faced water shortages as they tried to battle huge flames. An estimated 15,000 homes were still at risk from the flames. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Tony Dokoupil spoke with evacuees of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles who are coming to grips with the destruction wreaked by the blaze, which has destroyed at least 1,000 structures. 

As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has turned into a massive firefighting machine. Rob Marciano has more. Authorities estimate that as of Thursday, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires that have torched more than 30,000 acres across Los Angeles. Many questions remain about how local officials prepared for and responded to the disaster, and Mayor Karen Bass is facing questions over the timing of her trip to Africa. Jonathon Vigliotti has the latest. Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is Us." Tony Dokoupil has more. The wind-fueled Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County has rained destruction on several neighborhoods in Pasadena and Altadena, damaging or destroying at least 1,000 structures and killing at least five people. Kris Van Cleave spoke with the sister of one of the victims. Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response. Nearly 180,000 people have been forced from their homes by the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California. They include Dale Fielder, who is sheltering at the Pasadena Convention Center with his wife after their home was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Here are some ways to help those in need. The late President Jimmy Carter was being laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, on Thursday following a public ceremony in Washington, D.C., that was attended by President Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, and three other former presidents. Mark Strassmann reports.

Rob Marciano spent Friday embedded with Los Angeles County Fire Department crews as they went through the disaster zone of the Palisades Fire, extinguishing flare-ups. The fires burning across Los Angeles County have thrown the school year into turmoil. At least a dozen schools have burned, impacting more than 5,000 students. Lilia Luciano reports. A New York judge sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to unconditional discharge Friday in his "hush money" case, meaning he will serve no jail time and receive no punishment for his conviction. The judge said that the sentence was his only option given Trump's return to the White House. Weijia Jiang explains. With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help. The Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a last-minute appeal from TikTok to halt a U.S. ban on the social media platform which could take effect later this month. Congress last year passed a law with bipartisan support that requires TikTok to divest itself from its Chinese owner ByteDance. Justices indicated they were likely in favor of upholding the ban. Jan Crawford has details. Multiple wildfires were still burning across the Los Angeles County area Friday as tens of thousands of people remained under evacuation orders and more than 10,000 structures were estimated to have been destroyed by the blazes. The National Guard has been called in to help protect critical infrastructure. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

On Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley presented a united front at a press briefing, following reports the mayor had dismissed the chief over her complaints of insufficient resources. Tom Hanson reports. While firefighters continue battling the flames ravaging the Los Angeles area, California state officials said there have been at least 40 incidents involving drones, forcing crews to temporarily ground air operations. Maurice DuBois has more. In a widely expected move, special counsel Jack Smith departed from the Justice Department after years of federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump. Willie James Inman has the details. The black boxes of a Boeing jetliner that crashed in South Korea last month stopped recording about four minutes before the accident that killed 179 people, officials said Saturday. Nearly 7,000 firefighters are working to contain the spreading flames in Los Angeles County on Saturday, with no end in sight. Overnight, the Palisades Fire, the largest of the brush fires, grew by about 1,000 acres and prompted new evacuations in the Brentwood and Encino neighborhoods. Lilia Luciano reports. As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts. Sam Moore, the Memphis rhythm and blues singer, has died at age 89. He was part of the 1960s hit duo "Sam and Dave," whose hits included "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin.'"  

The Eaton Fire has destroyed thousands of structures in the communities of Altadena and Pasadena. Both are historic communities that generations of Black families have called home. Elise Preston reports. The fires burning in the Los Angeles area have also brought with them political battles. California officials have been pushing back on attacks and claims of incompetence from President-elect Donald Trump and some of his allies. Tom Hanson has more. A community of mobile homes tucked in between luxury mansions has been devastated by the Palisades Fire in Southern California. Maurice DuBois gets a birds-eye view of the wreckage. As wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, efforts are being made to save pets and animals. Lilia Luciano takes a look at one of the groups working to rescue them. Confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are set to begin Tuesday. Senators will get a chance to directly question Trump's picks, including Pete Hegseth, his controversial choice to lead the Department of Defense. Natalie Brand reports.

Two passenger jets, a Delta flight and a United flight, had a close call over the weekend over Phoenix while they were preparing to land. Kris Van Cleave has the details. Planes and helicopters are being used to fight the fires burning in the Los Angeles area. Rob Marciano gives us a bird's-eye view of what that fight looks like. As the death toll from the Southern California fires mounts, nearly two dozen people remain missing. Elise Preston spoke with one family desperate to find a relative they've lost contact with since the fires broke out. The wildfires in the Los Angeles area are the latest in a string of deadly and destructive blazes happening where humans have overstepped into nature. Tom Hanson explores how this spread, combined with increased risk from climate change, contributes to the fires. President Biden reflected on his foreign policy achievements Monday, saying America is better positioned on the global stage than it was when he took office four years ago. Ed O'Keefe reports on Mr. Biden's remarks and what is still left to be done. As dangerous conditions persist, investigators are focused on finding out what caused the Palisades Fire to erupt in Southern California. Officials are probing whether embers from another fire that burned in the area could have been the cause. Jonathan Vigliotti has more. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick to serve as secretary of defense, will face a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Despite a Republican majority, he still faces a bumpy road to confirmation. Nancy Cordes reports.

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning about his views on women in combat and reports of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking during his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday. Nikole Killion reports. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism over the timing of an overseas trip she was on when the wildfires broke out in the Los Angeles area. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Heavy Santa Ana winds are expected to return, prompting red flag warnings along a 300-mile stretch of Southern California. As fires continue to burn, the winds could either spread them or spark new fires. Rob Marciano reports. U.S., Israeli and Arab officials tell CBS News the first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been agreed to "in principle." The deal, which could go into effect as soon as next week, would see the release of dozens of hostages. Elizabeth Palmer has the details. Former special counsel Jack Smith's report has been released on his investigation into then-President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Smith claims had Trump not won the 2024 election and the case was allowed to proceed, the president-elect would have been found guilty. Scott MacFarlane has more. 

The most dangerous of the winds in Southern California will be dying down over the next few hours, giving firefighters a much-needed break. Jonathan Vigliotti has new reporting on how some of them were deployed in the first hours of the disaster. After more than a year of tense on-and-off negotiations, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached an agreement on a six-week ceasefire agreement that will include the release of nearly three dozen hostages. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv. There are seven Israeli Americans still held by Hamas, including three believed to be alive in captivity. One of them is Sagui Dekel-Chen, who's among the wounded. The Biden administration says he's expected to be in the first phase of hostages released under the latest ceasefire deal. Norah O'Donnell spoke to his father, Jonathan, about what it was like to hear the news. Along with President Biden's Middle East envoy, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration was involved in Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations. Margaret Brennan has analysis. Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, faced questions on Justice Department independence and the 2020 election at her confirmation hearing. Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill. It's been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change -- and the money -- hasn't been spread around equally.  

Some Los Angeles residents have been allowed to return to areas that were evacuated amid the wildfires, but others may have to wait at least another week before they can see what's left of their homes. Rob Marciano reports. Less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office, CBS News sat down with members of the Inauguration Committee who have been preparing for a peaceful transfer of power. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports. As a ceasefire deal is expected to go into effect between Israel and Hamas, Israel's government still hasn't officially signed off on the agreement, creating anxiety over whether it will hold. Israel has continued striking Gaza in the aftermath of the deal's announcement. Elizabeth Palmer reports. CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the American Cancer Society's latest cancer report that shows both positive and concerning trends. In Los Angeles, where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a home built using a so-called passive design concept was the only one still standing in its neighborhood. David Schechter reports.  

As firefighters continue their progress containing the Los Angeles wildfires, a new crisis is emerging: Southern California's housing shortage. As Tom Hanson reports, it was already serious. Now, it's dire. Over 100 million TikTok users in the U.S. could be in for a rude awakening this weekend if the app shutters due to a law passed last year. As Kelly O'Grady explains, the ban will affect casual users in addition to those who use the app for their livelihoods. The snow and wind will affect more than the presidential inauguration. Lonnie Quinn has the latest on the timing of next week's "big chill." A dangerously cold blast of air is forcing President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration to take place indoors. The last time this happened was 40 years ago, when Ronald Reagan was sworn as president for a second time. Ed O'Keefe has details. The Supreme Court has upheld a new law that would lead to a ban of the social media platform TikTok, clearing the way for the app to shutter in the U.S. as soon as this weekend. Jan Crawford has more. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to take effect this weekend, with the first hostages expected to be released as soon as Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv. 

President-elect Donald Trump is moving into the presidency with a promise to bring drastic changes to Washington on Day 1 of his second term. Willie James Inman reports on his plans. President-elect Donald Trump will take his oath of office on Monday. Despite the bitter cold, Washington, D.C., is preparing for over 200,000 visitors, along with protesters. Kris Van Cleave has more details on how D.C. Police are preparing. It's the job of journalists to bring the story to their viewers and readers, no matter how unimaginable the task may be. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Joy Benedict reflects on the unique challenges journalists faced while covering the L.A. wildfires. Israelis and Palestinians are anxiously awaiting the start of the ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners which is set to begin Sunday, offering new hope to bring an end to the war. Ramy Inocencio reports. TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." Ali Bauman has the latest details on the situation.

Donald Trump returned to power as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, saying in his second inaugural address that "the golden age of America begins right now." Nancy Cordes has details. After hours of pomp-and-circumstance, President Trump is using his executive authority to enact major changes — especially on immigration and energy. Ed O'Keefe is breaking it all down. With much of President Donald Trump's Day 1 agenda focused on cracking down on immigration, CBS News wanted to learn how his policies are impacting America's cities. With much of President Donald Trump's Day 1 agenda focused on cracking down on immigration, CBS News wanted to learn how his policies are impacting America's cities. Lilia Luciano reports from Chicago, one of the cities bracing for raids. Three Israeli hostages were released as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In Gaza, the skies were quiet as families ventured out without fear for the first time in 15 months, and many set off to see what was left of their neighborhoods. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Jerusalem. Much of the Northeast is still digging out from up to ten inches of snow. Meteorologist Albert Ramon is following the cold snap as well as a rare winter storm in the South. Inauguration Day for President Trump marked just the second time that a president was sworn in on Martin Luther King Day. Former President Bill Clinton took the oath for this second term on Jan. 20 in 1997.

On his first day in office, President Trump pardoned and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,600 people convicted of offenses related to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Among them are former leaders of white supremacist groups and people convicted of attacking police officers. Scott MacFarlane reports. U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger says President Trump's sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants has upset a lot of officers and "has an impact on our communities nationwide." He explains why in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell. Peter Hegseth, President Donald Trump's Defense secretary pick, is facing new allegations, this time from his former sister-in-law, who claims the former Fox News host made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth's lawyer has denied the allegations. Nikole Killion has the details. President Trump signed an executive action Monday meant to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. whose parents are unauthorized migrants. More than 20 state attorneys general have sued to block the order, which runs contrary to most interpretations of the 14th Amendment. Weijia Jiang has more. More than 70 people are dead after a ski resort in Turkey went up in flames during the night. Much of the country is seeing frigid temperatures while snow is impacting the U.S. as far south as Texas, Louisiana and the Florida panhandle. Kati Weis and Skyler Henry have more. CBS meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast on how long freezing temperatures from the polar vortex will last. Comedian and former "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah will return to host the Grammys for a fifth straight year.

An operation to deploy 1,000 Army personnel and 500 Marines to the U.S.-Mexico border is underway, according to senior military officials. The troops will assist with immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California. U.S. border agents have also been instructed to deport migrants crossing illegally without allowing them to go through the asylum process. Omar Villafranca has details. An operation to deploy 1,000 Army personnel and 500 Marines to the U.S.-Mexico border is underway, according to senior military officials. The troops will assist with immigration enforcement in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California. U.S. border agents have also been instructed to deport migrants crossing illegally without allowing them to go through the asylum process. Omar Villafranca has details. All federal employees who hold roles in diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been placed on paid leave as President Trump, immediately after taking office this week, signed executive orders seeking to end DEI programs within the federal government. Weijia Jiang examines the response and possible impact of the move. Several southern states from Louisiana to the Carolinas remain under states of emergency as icy and snowy conditions grip the region. The cold weather has been blamed for at least nine deaths. Kati Weis has more.  One student was killed and a second was wounded Wednesday when a fellow 17-year-old student opened fire in the cafeteria of Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, according to authorities. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. Janet Shamlian has the latest. A wildfire erupted Wednesday near the community of Castaic in north Los Angeles County. The blaze quickly grew to more than 5,000 acres, spurring thousands of evacuations. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Just ahead of the start of trial, Prince Harry reached a financial settlement with the News Group Newspapers, a group of British tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch, in his lawsuit alleging the tabloids violated his privacy. As part of the settlement, Harry also received a public apology in which the newspapers acknowledged "phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information." Imtiaz Tyab reports. 

Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of thousands of evacuations in north Los Angeles County. The threat of Santa Ana winds which fueled these blazes is not over. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. President Trump and his advisers are working on plans to put tariffs on foreign goods, arguing that doing so will boost manufacturing in the U.S. and balance trade with countries like China. However, critics warn that they could prompt retaliatory tariffs that will lower demand for U.S. products and hurt American workers. Weijia Jiang has more. Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he paid a woman $50,000 who had accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources confirmed to CBS News. The average price of a new car in the U.S. is more than $49,000, and President Trump's proposal to increase tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise car prices even higher. Kelly O'Grady examines why. Authorities have released new information about a 17-year-old teen who shot and killed a fellow student and wounded another at their high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes has more. After five years at the helm of "CBS Evening News," Norah O'Donnell is signing off for the final time Thursday as she prepares for a new role with the network. In a special sendoff, Oprah Winfrey looks back at O'Donnell's tenure as anchor and managing editor, from her historic interview with Pope Francis, to her live broadcast aboard the USS Nimitz.

The Trump administration on Friday began flying detained undocumented immigrants out of the U.S. aboard military cargo planes. Several flights carrying dozens of migrants out of Texas and Arizona arrived in Guatemala. The White House called it the official start of Mr. Trump's long-promised mass deportation campaign. Nicole Sganga has the latest. As part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal reached last week, Hamas is expected Saturday to release four hostages being held in Gaza in exchange for about 200 Palestinian detainees. Ramy Inocencio has more. President Trump said Friday he was planning to sign an executive order that could lead to an overhaul, or elimination, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan examines what this could mean. She also discusses why Mr. Trump removed the federal security detail for Dr. Anthony Fauci. The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., debuted its two new pandas to the public Friday, Bao Li and Qing Bao. The two seemed unfazed by the throngs of fans who waited months for their debut. Nancy Cordes has details. 

President Trump's firing of inspectors general serving as government watchdogs at multiple agencies has sparked bipartisan backlash. The president didn't give Congress a 30-day heads up or a detailed explanation about the removals, as he's required to do by law. Willie James Inman has the details. As President Trump visited Los Angeles and met victims who lost their homes in the area's historic wildfires, he suggested that the future of FEMA is uncertain. The damage caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires is now estimated at up to $275 billion. Elise Preston reports. For the second time in two weeks, Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released, along with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv. Kia has issued a safety recall impacting the Niro, the Niro EV and the Niro plug-in models built between 2023 and 2025. Kia said owners will be notified if they need to make repairs. Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump's mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen spoke with farmers who are voicing their concerns. It has been 35 years since Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th century, died of complications from AIDS. The dancer and his work are now being remembers at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Jericka Duncan reports.

A Chinese AI company called DeepSeek is sending a shock wave through Wall Street. Margaret Brennan explains. Israel's goal was to destroy Hamas, but as Elizabeth Palmer reports, 15 months of war in Gaza is having the opposite effect on recruitment efforts. Chinese spies are targeting U.S. service members on social media in an effort to get American military secrets, U.S. federal officials say. Jim Axelrod has more on the growing problem. For the past three weeks, we've been watching as firefighters from all over the country join their colleagues in Southern California to battle the wildfires. As residents ran away from the flames, these brave souls raced toward them, risking their lives to save others. Before the fires in Southern California, you could see mile after mile of beautiful houses on wooded landscapes. But what you couldn't see was that many of the homes were uninsured or underinsured. Mark Strassmann reports. 

China on Monday unveiled its DeepSeek artificial intelligence, shocking the U.S. tech sector and sending chip-maker Nvidia's stock tumbling. Anna Coren reports. After three years of war, a little more than half of Ukrainians say they're ready to accept a ceasefire with Russia, but they have conditions. Holly Williams explains. A memo from the White House budget office sent Monday called for a spending freeze on federal assistance beginning Tuesday night, causing chaos and confusion about the scope of the order. But just as the freeze was set to kick in, a federal judge paused the directive. Nancy Cordes has more. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are embarking on a weeklong operation in New York City targeting undocumented migrants. Newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined some of the raids and spoke to Major Garrett about the ongoing deportation sweeps. 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions from senators in a hearing that last more than three hours Wednesday as he strives to be confirmed as President Trump's director of the Department of Health and Human Services. He was pressed about controversial statements he has made in the past on vaccines and abortion. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the hearing. Israel's offensive in Gaza was meant to weaken the militant group Hamas and ensure that an attack like that which occurred on Oct. 7 never happened again. As the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war continues to hold, Elizabeth Palmer examines whether Israel achieved its goal and what the state of Hamas' militant wing is now. Samples of rock and dirt which were returned to Earth in 2023 from the asteroid Bennu have been analyzed and found to contain some of the key building blocks of life, including ammino acids, scientists said Wednesday. Ten states in the U.S. allow terminally ill patients to take medicine to end their lives, what is known as "Medical Aid in Dying," or MAID, and eight other states are contemplating similar laws. But there is opposition. Nikki Battiste explains. Some migrants who enter the U.S. illegally are being helped by American citizens. CBS News got an inside look at how one such network operates at the southern border. Adam Yamaguchi reports.

There were no survivors when an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers Wednesday night while approaching for landing at Reagan National Airport. CBS News has learned that just one air traffic control worker from the Reagan National Airport tower was managing the helicopters and planes, a job normally done by two people. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief John Donnelly spoke to CBS News about the agency's response to the midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter, and what recovery efforts will look like in the coming days. There were three soldiers aboard the Sikorsky H-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people outside Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Black Hawk was on a "routine" training flight at the time. Charlie D'Agata has more on how Black Hawks are utilized around the nation's capital. Robert Sumwalt, CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst and former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, detailed a map and timeline of the midair collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter. Six members of the Skating Club of Boston, an elite figure skating community, were killed aboard the American Airlines flight which collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport. Beth Germano has more. Given the congestion in the skies on a daily basis, U.S. aviation has a remarkable safety record. However, Wednesday's midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter outside Washington, D.C., may have shattered the flying public's sense of safety. Mark Strassmann explains. 

Crews have recovered 41 bodies from the wreckage of the American Airlines regional jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter sitting in the Potomac River. Now, they're waiting for additional equipment to pull pieces of fuselage from the river in the hopes of reaching those unaccounted for. Kris Van Cleave reports on the latest recovery efforts. On a National Day of Mourning after 9/11, then-President George W. Bush told the nation that the tragedy had brought political parties together in a kinship of grief, with no room for politics. But President Trump took on a different tone Thursday after another national tragedy -- the deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. Margaret Brennan explains. Leslie Stahl sits down with Sen. Mitch McConnell for an interview airing in full on "60 Minutes" to discuss his support for President Trump's policies and more. A security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art now has a piece of art on display there thanks to a chance encounter with a museum curator. Steve Hartman has the story for "On the Road." 

A medical transport jet carrying six people crashed into a busy neighborhood in Philadelphia Friday night, exploding into a fireball. At least 7 people were killed and 19 were injured. Madeline Wright reports. As the ceasefire continues to hold, Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, who was held for 15 months. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv. After nearly a month, the two biggest wildfires in Los Angeles County are 100% contained. Kenny Choi reports on what the recovery efforts look like now. The "CBS News MoneyWatch Price Tracker" shows that a dozen eggs cost, on average, $4.15, compared to $2.51 a year ago, an increase of 65%. Hold onto your shopping carts because that number is expected to get even worse. Nancy Chen has more. The deadly collision between an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., took the lives of 67 people. That passenger flight had departed Wichita, Kansas, which drew the city and its aviation roots into the national spotlight. Ian Lee has more. President Trump, as he threatened, has enacted tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Energy imports from Canada, however, will only be hit with a 10% tariff. Willie James Inman has the details. Then, Ontario Premier Doug Ford discusses whether this is the start of a trade war. 

As many as 20,000 trucks bring goods across the U.S.-Mexico border every day. Jason Allen reports from Laredo, Texas, where some businesses are stocking up on imports as they brace for President Trump's tariff hikes to take effect. Then, Kelly O'Grady joins for analysis. President Trump paused his plans to implement steep tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for at least a month after talks with the leaders of both countries, who vowed to step up efforts to combat the flow of drugs and migrants across their borders with the U.S. Weijia Jiang explains. FBI agents across the country have received questionnaires asking about the agents' possible work on Jan 6. Capitol riot cases. Scott MacFarlane has more. Crews began lifting pieces of the American Airlines regional jet that crashed into the Potomac River after last week's midair collision with an Army helicopter. Kris Van Cleave has the details. The Palisades and Eaton Fires that destroyed thousands of homes are now fully contained, but as residents look to rebuild, they could face a problem -- President Trump's immigration crackdown could create a shortage of construction workers. Mark Strassmann has more.

With grocery prices already more than 25% higher than five years ago, tariffs could spur increased costs for families already on a tight budget. Nancy Chen has more. The United Nations warned that President Trump's freeze on humanitarian aid will hit Afghan women especially hard. An official said 1,200 could die within three years, because of the loss of reproductive health services. More than three years after the U.S. withdrawal, Imtiaz Tyab returned to the country, finding remnants of two decades of war and some hope for better relations in the future. Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads, and culverts in North Carolina. They're a critical part of the infrastructure, but right now the state isn't providing money for repairs. Dave Malkoff reports. Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died this week at his home in Michigan. He was 100.

USAID personnel have been locked out of their offices and email since Monday, leaving many confused as to whether they'll have healthcare or paychecks coming. One staffer spoke anonymously to Margaret Brennan, calling the shakeup by the Trump administration a "moral atrocity." Some of the humanitarian aid USAID provided went to the African nation of Sudan. For two years now, its people have been caught in the middle of a civil war between two warlords. Debora Patta got a rare look inside the country. President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the White House. Chris Livesay reports that Mr. Trump is floating the idea as many Palestinians return home under the ceasefire deal. The Sangamon County Sheriff's Office said Sonya Massey's fatal shooting by a deputy was an isolated incident, but a CBS News investigation found a pattern of misconduct, with dozens of allegations over the past 20 years. Jericka Duncan reports. The Hubble Telescope took a snapshot of what astronomers are calling the Bullseye Galaxy. The distant galaxy contains nine rings of stars that were formed when a blue dwarf galaxy crashed through the center of the galaxy.

Another federal judge has blocked the Justice Department from releasing a list of FBI agents involved in investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Scott MacFarlane spoke to one of those agents, who says many at the bureau are feeling defeated and demoralized in the wake of the Trump administration's inquiry. The Environmental Protection Agency is working on an expedited timeline to clear combustible paints, household chemicals and other toxic debris from the Los Angeles fires. After the waste began arriving at a park 15 miles from the fire zone, some in the community are raising the alarm. Jonathan Vigliotti explains. President Trump has a phone call scheduled with the president of Panama to try to resolve the dispute over the Panama Canal. The waterway linking the Atlantic and the Pacific is vital to the U.S. economy, with 40% of American container shipments passing through every year. Lilia Luciano takes a closer look at what's at stake. San Juan County in Washington state didn't have the funds to give workers a raise, so they had to get creative. It turned out to be a big success. Mark Strassmann has more.

This year is shaping up as the worst flu season in more than 15 years. Flu cases are in every state, but the virus is most active in 43, including Indiana and Kentucky. Janet Shamlian reports from Louisville, where a doctor says lower vaccine rates among children could be playing a role. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul temporarily shut down some live poultry markets in the state after bird flu was detected during a routine inspection in New York City. Lilia Luciano has details. A federal judge has blocked, at least temporarily, drastic cuts at USAID, but the impact of what the Trump administration is doing is already having serious ripple effects. Margaret Brennan explains. Contrary to a recent social media post from President Trump, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says she and crewmate Barry "Butch" Wilmore don't feel "abandoned" in space, despite a mission that's been extended from a little more than one week to more than nine months. John Dickerson spoke to Williams just as the sun was rising over the Earth. The sale of a one-of-a-kind violin has sold for $11.3 million during an auction at Sotheby's in New York. The money will finance student scholarships at Boston's New England Conservatory, the violin's previous owner. 

Elon Musk and his team of cost-cutters at the Department of Government Efficiency have found their next target, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But security concerns about their actions - and access - to other agencies have prompted new legal action. Willie James Inman has more. Scenes from the staged handover of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have angered Israelis. The events have made an already tenuous ceasefire more fragile. Chris Livesay reports. Bird flu is causing soaring egg prices that have American consumers stressed out, leading to a rush at stores and thefts. Ali Bauman has more details. The White House said its immigration crackdown has resulted in more than 8,000 arrests since President Trump's inauguration. What happens to the over four million children under 18 who live with a parent who does not have legal status? Kati Weis reports. Actor Tony Roberts, a popular Broadway performer, died at home in New York City due to complications from lung cancer at 85. He was best known for his roles in six Woody Allen movies. A remote community on the icy shores of Canada's Hudson Bay is struggling to maintain its polar bear population that drives its economy and way of life. Erin Hassanzadeh reports. he Kansas City Chiefs could make NFL history in Super Bowl LIX if they win, making them the first "three-peat" winners. If so, NBA coaching legend Pat Riley could stand to make a lot of money. Omar Villafranca has the surprising reason why. 

Some parts of the Northeast saw several inches of snow this weekend, and more winter storms are on the way for many areas of the U.S. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast. Following the truck attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day that killed 14 people, there is a heightened security presence for Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Kati Weis reports. The firestorm that swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of Los Angeles County a month ago leveled more than 16,000 structures. The complex cleanup and recovery process is underway, and it's not without major challenges. Elise Preston has more. As part of an ambitious overhaul of the iconic Louvre museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa will be installed in a special exhibition space in an effort to alleviate the crush of crowds jostling to catch a glimpse of her enigmatic smile. Elaine Cobbe has more. 

President Trump says he is looking to eliminate wasteful spending in the federal government., but that may be at odds with what he's doing to keep another campaign promise. Jason Allen has been investigating what it's costing American taxpayers to deport immigrants who are in the country illegally. Inflation has come way down since June of 2022, when it hit 9.1%. But prices remain high, and that can have a big impact on a small town that depends on a single major employer. Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Connell, Washington. A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House. The criminal trial of the man accused of attempting to murder author Salman Rushdie began with prosecutors saying Hadi Matar was on a mission when he rushed to attack Rushdie, stabbing him multiple times in 2022. Nikki Battiste reports on the first day of the trial and the national security concerns behind the attack. Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it all down. This week marks 29 years since an epic man versus machine battle. It's when IBM's supercomputer, Deep Blue, beat Garry Kasparov, the world's best chess player, in 37 moves. Kasparov eventually prevailed in the six match series, but the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence raises questions about the possible battle royale to come. Christopher DiCarlo, author of a new book "Building a God," warns about the consequences of living without technological guardrails. Vaccination rates are declining, jeopardizing the country's herd immunity from widespread outbreaks. Manny Bojorquez takes an in-depth look at the impact.

While the truce in Gaza holds, Israel is hitting Hamas in the West Bank, and Palestinians there are deeply concerned they, too, could be forced out. Chris Livesay has more. The country of Jordan is about 300 miles from the Gaza Strip, but Tuesday in the Oval Office, Jordan's leader King Abdullah was right in the middle of the Gaza Strip's future. President Trump reiterated that the U.S. will take over the territory, the Palestinians aren't coming back and that countries in the region will foot the bill for the operation. Weijia Jiang has been following the developments. Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation's top medical labs are warning that the Trump administration's plan to cut $4 billion in funding for equipment and research staff could jeopardize medical progress. Dr. Celine Gounder joins to discuss. For the first time the pandemic began, deaths from influenza have outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in 22 states, plus New York City and Washington, D.C. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest numbers. 

The Associated Press says its reporters have been blocked from covering White House events over its continued use of "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America." President Trump renamed the body of water through an executive order last month. Inflation accelerated in January, rising 3% on an annual basis, indicating that the Federal Reserve's push to drive inflation down to a 2% annual rate has stalled out, at least temporarily. Martin Baccardax joins to discuss. There are troubling signs that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is coming apart amid concerns that the remaining hostages will not be released and military action in Gaza could return. Chris Livesay has details. The city of Miami Beach has announced new measures aimed at reducing spring break violence and chaos. But as Manny Bojorquez reports, not everyone is happy about the changes. A key question behind Elon Musk's remake of the federal government is whether he's moving so fast the baby might get thrown out with the bathwater. John Dickerson discusses.

President Trump announced a plan for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners, marking another step in his challenge to the economic consensus that tariffs increase consumer prices. The announcement comes one day after new inflation data showed persistent price increases across the economy. Weijia Jiang has details. Leaders from America's European allies meeting in Munich are trying to catch up to developments coming out of Washington ever since President Trump announced he is in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. Samantha Vinograd joins to discuss. An atmospheric river is bearing down on California, bringing with it heavy rains, evacuation orders and flash flood warnings. It's building up to another severe weather setback for an area still reeling from devastating wildfires. Carter Evans has the latest. The U.S. is heading toward a demographic cliff. Over the next decade, there will be fewer 18-year-olds available to fill the nation's universities. An analysis of census data projects by 2039, the pool will drop by 15% every year thereafter. Jeff Strohl, director of Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, explains what it means for America's future. 

Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated discussions at the Munich Security Conference Friday, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face with the Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Munich. The aftershocks of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams might be more powerful than the initial earthquake itself. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emile Bove instructed federal prosecutors to dismiss the case against Adams, and one after another, prosecutors have resigned in protest. Scott MacFarlane has the latest. The Federal Drug Administration last month approved Journavx, a new kind of non-addictive pain medication. Doctors say Journavx is an important alternative because the power of opioids helped fuel an overdose epidemic and a surge in fentanyl use. Stephanie Stahl reports. The National Transportation Safety Board Friday laid out new details on its investigation into a midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter last month which killed 67 people. The NTSB said the chopper may not have heard instructions from an air traffic controller to pass behind the plane. Kris Van Cleave has more.  Danielle Sassoon resigned Thursday as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York when she was asked to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and she refused. John Dickerson gives his perspective on the significance of her decision.  

Crews in Southern California are busy trying to clean up from the powerful atmospheric river that created mud flows and shut down the Pacific Coast Highway. Andrew Kozac has the forecast and Elise Preston reports on conditions. Vice President JD Vance stunned European leaders in Munich this week with a speech in which he painted a picture of European politics infected by media censorship and political correctness. Elizabeth Palmer has more. Hamas released three more hostages in an exchange that almost never happened as part of a ceasefire that nearly collapsed. One of the hostages, an American-Israeli citizen, learned the name of his daughter for the first time. Chris Livesay reports. President Trump pushed hard to revamp the federal workforce, including controversial layoffs. Willie James Inman reports on some of the other changes Mr. Trump is focusing on, like paper straws, pennies and the keys to a new Air Force One. The Department of Justice submitted an official request to dismiss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case. Adams is trying to reassure New Yorkers that he is solely beholden to them, saying he never offered to trade on his authority as mayor for an end to his case. Ali Bauman reports. The world's top male tennis player has been banned for three months after failing two drug tests. Jannik Sinner won the Australian Open last month. He claims the banned steroid must have entered his system during a massage from his trainer who was using it to treat a finger cut.

At least nine people have been killed as dangerous weather and flood waters swept across the South over the weekend. Heavy winds and tornadoes also threatened several states. Skyler Henry reports. Thousands more federal workers are expected to be laid off next week as President Trump continues his effort to shrink the federal workforce. But his plans are facing dozens of lawsuits nationwide, with critics saying some of his administration's actions are illegal. Willie James Inman reports. Five people in New York have been arrested in connection with the killing of a transgender man from Minnesota. Authorities say the victim was tortured for over a month. Shanelle Kaul has more. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Sunday to discuss Middle East policy. Rubio and Netanyahu appeared to signal they will move ahead with the controversial plan to try to move the entire population of Gaza out of the territory. Chris Livesay reports. The Theodore Roosevelt presidential library is under construction in North Dakota's Badlands. The library will explore Roosevelt's complicated legacy. Barry Petersen has more. Elephant seals have seen a population rebound and are returning in droves to Drake's Beach in California. The gathering of the seals has also brought on curious human onlookers. Max Darrow has the story. Fans in Montreal booed the U.S. national anthem prior to Saturday night's hockey matchup between the U.S. and Canada.

This weekend's flooding in Kentucky is a reminder of nature's power, and how it can be amplified by climate change. According to climate risk modeling company First Street, climate change could cause a $1.4 trillion loss in property value over the coming decades. Jeremy Porter, First Street's head of climate implications research, joins to discuss the increased risks. It's been 500 days since the Oct. 7 terror attack, sparking a war that left Gaza in ruins while Hamas terrorists still hide 73 hostages somewhere beneath it. Israelis marked the grim milestone with protests and a hunger strike in honor of those Hamas has starved. Chris Livesay reports. The latest CDC tracking data on bird flu suggests the virus may be spreading undetected among humans. Dr. Celine Gounder has the latest. President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a 90-year-old decision that shields certain executive branch officials from being removed after political shifts in the White House. Jessica Levinson explains.

Elon Musk and President Trump have said that DOGE's mission is to root out waste and abuse. The White House claims the agency has uncovered fraud and released a "wall of receipts" to show its findings. As Weijia Jiang reports, roughly $14 billion worth of federal program cuts identified were all approved spending. State and city leaders are pushing to quickly rebuild more than 15,000 structures that burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires, but some experts are questioning whether rebuilding in areas with an elevated risk is the right thing to do. Mark Strassmann reports. A federal judge said the Department of Government Efficiency's access to sensitive government agencies' data appears to be "unchecked authority of an unelected individual," but allowed the access to continue. At Mar-a-Lago, President Trump defended Elon Musk but went on the offense against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Russia's invasion. Nancy Cordes has more. New video of the runway crash of a Delta regional jet in Toronto gives the clearest view of the hard landing that caused the plane to roll. The NTSB is assisting with the investigation into whether the weather, mechanical failure or pilot error played a role. Captain Laura Einsetler, a commercial airline pilot with three decades of flying experience, gives her take.llegal crossings along the southern border continue to decrease and are now at the lowest level they've been in nearly five years, according to new monthly data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Omar Villafranca has more on what's behind the dramatic drop. How do you measure America's standing in the world -- by the strength of its economy or the welfare of its citizens? A bipartisan group of scholars crunched nearly 30 years of data and found where America stands in the world may leave some unsure. New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt joins to discuss the findings. 

As President Trump prepares to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending his invasion of Ukraine, he picked up his rhetorical attacks on the president of the invaded country, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Elizabeth Palmer has been monitoring the situation. A federal judge said he needs more time to decide whether to accept the Justice Department's request to drop its corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, so that the mayor can devote his attention to carrying out President Trump's immigration policies. Scott MacFarlane has details. The Justice Department fired 20 immigration judges, threatening to worsen a backlog of about 4 million cases. Jason Allen takes a look at the impact. On his first full day as transportation secretary, Sean Duffy faced the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in more than 20 years — the midair collision over Washington that killed 67 people. It was the first of several high-profile crashes in recent weeks. Kris Van Cleave spoke to Duffy about the incidents and his priorities at the department. As the use of artificial intelligence spreads worldwide, its infrastructure is also taking up more space on the ground. As Janet Shamlian reports, that can change a community's landscape. According to the Department of Agriculture, more than 40% of the country's farm workers are undocumented immigrants. Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to a dairy farm in Wisconsin to report on the tension between cheap labor and the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Homeowners are still cleaning up after a powerful winter storm brought damaging winds, rains and flash foods to parts of the South. Among the hardest hit towns is Clarksville, Tennessee. Nicole Valdes reports.

A new administration is bringing new changes to enforcement at the U.S-Mexico border as illegal crossings drop to a five-year low. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Michael Banks, the new chief of U.S. Border Patrol, about some of his priorities. Advocates for those sickened by toxins from the massive debris of 9/11 are calling on President Trump to immediately reverse cuts he made to the World Trade Center Health Program. Anthony Gardner, who was just fired as a public affairs specialist at the program, joins to discuss the implications. In Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, NATO is holding its largest combat exercises of the year. The drills come as European leaders are expressing rising concern over the military alliance's future amid President Trump's shifting U.S. foreign policy. Haley Ott reports. A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly under threat. Erin Hassanzadeh reports.

The Republican-controlled Senate adopted a $340 billion budget blueprint. Next week, the GOP-led House will advance its own proposal. There are some differences in strategy, and President Trump prefers the House approach. Caitlin Huey-Burns explains. A new study this week in the Nature journal found mountain glaciers are melting more than twice as rapidly as in the early 2000s. They lost more than 600 billion tons of ice in 2023 when David Schecter visited Svalbard, Norway. Beneath the battle-scarred fields of Ukraine lies a hidden treasure -- rare earth minerals used to power the world's most advanced technologies. White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said Ukraine is close to signing a deal giving the United States access to these scarce resources. Axios senior political reporter Marc Caputo joins to discuss.

The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports. President Trump fired Four Star Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown, the highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. Trump said he will nominate Three Star Air Force Let. Gen. Dan Caine as the replacement. Willie James Inman has the details. It was an agonizing week for Israelis after Hamas failed to hand over the body of Shiri Bibas, but her remains were eventually sent back overnight. Debora Patta reports. Three police officers were killed in separate shootings in Pennsylvania and Virginia on Saturday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Ozempic and Wegovy, the popular GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, are no longer in short supply. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman reports on whether the supply change could lead to consumers paying more. The stock market closed out the week with the worst day of 2025. The losses are coming amid growing concerns about economic growth. Elise Preston reports on how Americans are reacting. Two bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow in California gained a global social media following. Joy Benedict shows the beloved birds of prey trying for a family again.

Pope Francis remains in critical condition, with the Vatican saying blood tests reveal early signs of kidney failure. Doctors said the pope has not had another "respiratory crisis" since Saturday. Seth Doane reports. Elon Musk and DOGE sent an email to federal employees demanding they list five things they worked on in the past week, saying failure to respond would be taken as resignation. But multiple agency heads are telling their staffers not to respond to the email. Willie James Inman reports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would give up the presidency in exchange for peace and his country's acceptance into NATO, although it was not clear if he was actually considering stepping down. As the war is about to enter its third year, Russia unleashed a massive drone attack overnight. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest. AfD, the far-right German political party, saw its best election results since forming 12 years ago. Holly Williams has the latest. This flu season is shaping up to be the worst in years, with 19,000 people already dead halfway through the season. Elise Preston reports. A group has banded together to try to preserve antique tiles amid the devastation in Altadena from the L.A. wildfires. CBS Los Angeles' Alys Martinez has the story behind Save the Tiles. The legendary New York Friars Club, the venue for many iconic roasts, has been sold at a foreclosure auction. Ali Bauman takes a look back at the club's legacy.

The office that asked federal workers to document five things they accomplished over the past week told executive branch officials on Monday that individual agencies can decide how to respond, despite a threat from Elon Musk that employees who refused could lose their jobs. As Ed O'Keefe reports, federal workers are growing frustrated. President Trump has chosen another supporter in the media for a key position. Dan Bongino will be deputy director of the FBI, with no Senate confirmation necessary. Scott MacFarlane has more. A measles outbreak primarily affecting the state of Texas has grown to nearly 100 cases, according to state health officials. Omar Villafranca explains how the measles outbreak may have spread beyond an unvaccinated religious community in Gaines County. In the Kyiv suburb of Borodyanka, Ukrainians displaced by the war now live in a long row of prefabricated shelters. Lilia Dyshlyovska has lived in one for nearly three years, after her home was destroyed in a Russian bombing which led her husband to volunteer to fight. Imtiaz Tyab has more. Three years after Russia launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, President Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House. Erica Brown has details. Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song," "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday, her publicist confirmed to CBS News. She was 88.  

There were new mixed messages from the White House with special advisor Elon Musk now threatening "termination" for federal employees who don't respond to an email asking what they did last week. The threat comes even after many federal agencies told workers not to respond. Nancy Cordes reports. Every summer, tens of millions of Americans visit National Forests. But this summer, the parks might look a little different. Ian Lee sat down with three Forest Service workers fired amid Trump administration cuts. At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more. When President Trump ordered a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, no one felt the impact more than the people of Sudan. Two years of civil war has left more than 25 million Sudanese starving in what is the largest humanitarian crisis the world has ever seen. Debora Patta reports. We are now into week six of President Trump shaking up and paring down the federal workforce -- something that surprised even his closest supporters. Mark Strassmann visits the battleground state of Wisconsin to find out how people who voted for him feel about the mass firings. President Trump's firings of the members of independent agencies and boards have prompted a string of legal fights that could set the Supreme Court up to reconsider and potentially overturn a 90-year-old decision known as "Humphrey's Executor." John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois explain.

They call it the House, but it's no place like home -- at least not for young mothers. Scott MacFarlane shows how Rep. Brittany Pettersen, a Colorado Democrat, made the point with a tiny bundle of help. A child who was hospitalized with measles in Texas has died from the illness, marking the first death in an outbreak that has infected more than 120 people since late last month. Omar Villafranca spoke to a mom concerned for her 8-month-old baby who's still too young for the MMR vaccine. Surrounded by his cabinet, President Trump warned far deeper cuts are coming than the ones imposed so far, including potentially a 65% budget cut at the Environmental Protection Agency, which safeguards the nation's air and water. Nancy Cordes has the latest. The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of a woman who claims she was a victim of reverse discrimination. The key question for the court is whether someone who is not a member of a minority group faces an extra hurdle to prove discrimination. Jan Crawford talked to the woman who brought the case. A California neighborhood is slowly sliding toward the ocean, but not all homeowners want to leave. A buyout program only provides 75% of the funding for the city to buy affected properties at fair market value, while the remaining share is absorbed by sellers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. 

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest European leader to make a personal appeal to President Trump to continue U.S. support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, and to stop his tariff threats. Margaret Brennan has more. There is a growing mystery surrounding the death of two-time Academy Award winner Gene Hackman. His body, along with that of his wife's, were found Wednesday afternoon lying on the floor in separate rooms. One of their dogs was also found dead. Karen Hua has the latest. 

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared before cameras in the Oval Office before what was supposed to be a luncheon and the signing of a historic deal to give the United States access to Ukraine's wealth of minerals. As Ed O'Keefe reports, it quickly turned into a loud argument involving the two presidents and Vice President JD Vance. When Ukrainian news channels reported on the volatile exchange at the Oval Office, the war-battered country almost immediately rallied around their leader. Imtiaz Tyab reports. The Food and Drug Administration unexpectedly canceled an annual meeting of its advisers to update next season's influenza vaccines, raising concerns about the timeline for manufacturing next winter's flu shots. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois spoke to Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA advisory committee, about what it could mean. 

An editorial from one of Ukraine's most prominent online newspapers, The Kyiv Daily, said, "America's leadership has switched sides in the war." On Friday, President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy got into a fiery confrontation at the White House. Shifting U.S. foreign policy has also rattled American allies. Imtiaz Tyab and Willie James Inman report. New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport is operating normally after a FedEx cargo jet made an emergency landing with one of its engines on fire following a bird strike. Ali Bauman has the details. Doctors in Rome gave an update on Pope Francis' health Saturday, saying he stable, alert and aware following Friday's respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 15 days. Seth Doane reports. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Angie Stone was killed in a car crash Saturday in Alabama. She's maybe best known for the hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," and was a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence. She was 63 years old. New Mexico police are still seeking clues into the mysterious deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife. Investigators have ruled out many theories about their deaths, like carbon monoxide poisoning. Tom Hanson has the latest details. 

A series of wildfires have broken out in both North and South Carolina, prompting evacuation orders and a state of emergency. Dave Malkoff reports. Firefly Aerospace's "Blue Ghost" lander touched down on the Moon on Sunday, becoming the first fully successful commercial moon landing. Mark Strassmann reports. A group of 18 leaders from Europe and Canada are meeting in London to discuss defending Ukraine against Russia. Ramy Inocencio has the details. The White House is expected to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China this week, which some economists say could raise prices for Americans and slow economic growth. Canada and Mexico both said they will respond with tariffs of their own. Willie James Inman reports. Israel announced it is blocking the entry of goods and humanitarian aid from entering Gaza as the first phase of the ceasefire ended and negotiations on a second phase have faltered. Debora Patta reports. The Geisel Library at the University of California San Diego holds more than 15,000 items from Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Elise Preston got a look at the drawings, manuscripts and other artifacts for the authors 121st birthday.  

A bipartisan group of former U.S. defense secretaries are now asking Congress to investigate the Trump administration's firing of top brass at the Pentagon, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. Charlie D'Agata reports on another Pentagon purge that could be even more alarming. President Trump said that he has decided to move forward with 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada as planned, after taking a month for aides to negotiate a potential reprieve. Weijia Jiang has details. As Trump's trade war with China brings reciprocal tariffs, many Chinese firms are investing in operations elsewhere to avoid the burden. Anna Coren reports from Cambodia. Multiple passenger planes on final approach to Reagan National Airport received apparent false alarms from their collision avoidance systems. Kris Van Cleave has more. At just 26 years old, Dr. Ihor Pryntsypal is one of Ukraine's youngest orthopedic trauma specialists. He took CBS News into an operating room where a Ukrainian soldier was having reconstructive surgery. Imtiaz Tyab spoke to wounded soldiers facing a sense of uncertainty as U.S.-Ukrainian ties continue to unravel. 

The economy helped put President Trump back in the White House, and it will be a pillar of his speech to Congress. He is expected to talk about lowering prices for Americans, even as his tariffs threaten to raise them. Caitlin Huey-Burns went to York, Pennsylvania, to see how residents are rating Trump's handling of the economy so far. Then, Kelly O'Grady explains when Americans might start to feel the effects of Trump's tariffs. In tonight's address to Congress, President Trump is expected to tell the country where he thinks the U.S. should focus its efforts as the administration is determined to govern through the disruption of established norms. Weijia Jiang has the latest. President Trump will give his first joint session address to Congress of his second term. Robert Costa joins to discuss what's at stake. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he regrets his Oval Office argument with President Trump and wants to make things right. It came hours after President Trump turned up the pressure on Zelenskyy to make peace with Russia by cutting off U.S. military aid. Imtiaz Tyab has details. President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, where much of the food is grown. Nikole Killion and Skyler Henry report. March 4 is a perfect day for a political speech. John Dickerson explains. 

President Trump is giving a one-month exemption to U.S. automakers from the round of tariffs that took effect on March 4, the White House announced. Weijia Jiang has more. The trade war between the U.S. and China started as the world's largest legislature was convening in Beijing, with nearly 3,000 delegates gathering. Anna Coren reports. Stacy Ramsey worked in Arkansas' Ozark National Forest as the only permanent river ranger, saving dozens of hikers and boaters on search and rescue missions. This month, she was let go as part of the Trump administration's federal mass firings, leaving her without health insurance. Karen Hua reports. The alleged mastermind of a deadly 2021 terror attack at a Kabul airport that killed 13 U.S. service members was arrested in Pakistan and appeared Wednesday in federal court in Virginia. Scott MacFarlane has details. 

Former FEMA CFO Mary Comans, who was fired in February by the Trump administration for sending payments to New York City to cover hotels for migrants, says she was following DOGE's directions. Comans speaks out for the first time since her firing in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois. President Trump paused Mexico and Canada tariffs until April 2, but Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, Canada, isn't satisfied. He spoke to Ed O'Keefe about the trade war and his threats to increase tariffs on Canadian energy to several U.S. states, telling Americans to blame Mr. Trump for their higher electric bills. The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut 15% of its workforce by the end of September, according to an internal memo. Carter Evans spoke to a combat veteran who is worried about the implications. President Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as this week with the goal of dismantling the Education Department. Nancy Cordes explains what's at stake. The forests need to be thinned to prevent wildfires, and Native Americans need firewood to keep warm. Janet Shamlian explores the link for "Eye on America." Butterflies are vanishing from U.S. landscapes at an alarming rate. A new study found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.  

New Mexico officials have announced the cause of death for actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, a week after they were found dead at their home in Santa Fe. Carter Evans has the latest, then Dr. Celine Gounder explains hantavirus -- the rare rodent-borne illness behind Arakawa's death. Job growth in February fell short of expectations, highlighting that businesses are becoming more conservative, which could suggest less economic activity. Kelly O'Grady joins to discuss. A South Carolina man convicted of murder was executed by firing squad -- the first execution of its kind in the U.S. since 2010. Meg Oliver reports. For the first time in 15 years, a death row inmate was executed by a firing squad. Authorities gave Brad Sigmon, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend's parents, three options to die -- firing squad, the electric chair and lethal injection. He chose a firing squad despite it being considered cruel and unusual punishment in some states. Jessica Levinson explains. The economy added 151,000 jobs in February, even as the unemployment rate ticked up a tenth of a point to 4.1%. Nancy Chen explains how the employment landscape in the country is changing as more Americans who've been working from home return to their offices. A beloved family doctor never turns people away for their inability to pay. So, when he couldn't afford his cancer treatment, his patients didn't hesitate to return the favor. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the story. In 1945, a 36-year-old composer who was serving in the Army was invited to conduct the Boston Pops. He decided to write some music for the occasion, and a clock popped into his head. John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have the story. 

In an interview with Fox News, President Trump acknowledged inflation could continue to rise and wouldn't say whether or not he thinks the U.S. economy could fall into a recession. Nikole Killion has more. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia this week. Meanwhile, Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine. Holly Williams has the latest. Egg prices are expected to continue going up as farmers across the country deal with outbreaks of bird flu. The USDA is working to reimburse farmers who have to kill and replace their chickens. Kati Weis reports. The Secret Service shot a man who it says was waving a gun near the White House. His condition was not known as of Sunday night. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down Sunday. Meanwhile, the back-and-forth over tariffs continued. Ed O'Keefe reports. Eight people were injured when a man rammed his SUV into a car dealership, apparently after a dispute over how much his vehicle was worth. He drove off but later turned himself in to police. Andres Gutierrez reports. 

Fears of a recession sparked a major sell-off in stocks, following comments from President Trump. In an interview with Fox News, Mr. Trump would not rule out the possibility of a recession. Kelly O'Grady has more. China slapped an additional 15% import tax on American farm products, including pork, poultry, beef and soybeans. Lana Zak reports from Mount Vernon, Iowa. Then, Ed O'Keefe has the latest on surcharges on Canadian electricity sales to several U.S. states. A Portuguese cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide hit a U.S. tanker loaded with military jet fuel off the coast of England, triggering multiple explosions, setting both vessels on fire and sending fuel pouring into the water. Ian Lee has more. U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, heading the U.S. delegation, suggested Ukraine will have to agree to let Russia keep some of the territory it seized. As Holly Williams reports, Ukrainians have already paid a heavy price defending their freedom. There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed beds -- a persistent issue in facilities such as Mass General Brigham. Mark Strassmann reports. Over the weekend, Columbia University grad Mahmoud Khalil was arrested and is facing deportation. He is a green card holder, but the Trump administration says the arrest stems from his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests at the school last year. Lilia Luciano has details. Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains. The Los Angeles County district attorney says he will fight a renewed push for Lyle and Erik Menendez to be released from prison. The two brothers were convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago. Carter Evans reports.

President Trump backed off doubling Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs after Ontario suspended a 25% electricity surcharge on several U.S. states. Nancy Cordes talked to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who brokered the truce with the Ontario premier. American brides are facing the impact of the trade war, as tariffs on imports from China threaten to raise the cost of wedding gowns. Janet Shamlian reports. Federal regulators say there's a "serious safety issue" in the airspace around Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. An investigation into the midair collision of a military helicopter and a regional jet in January found there have been many close calls involving planes and helicopters near the airport. Kris Van Cleave has more. After talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the U.S. and Ukraine said Kyiv would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, with Washington pledging to immediately lift a freeze on intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine. Holly Williams reports. Tucked beneath snow-capped mountains in Missoula, Montana, there's a laboratory unlike any other in the country, where scientists are starting fires to better understand how they burn and how to manage them. Carter Evans has more on the cutting-edge research. Five years ago today, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Two days later, President Trump declared a national emergency. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more. 

Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts; Trump critic wins Greenland election.

President Trump on Thursday threatened to put a 200% tariff on European alcohol if the European Union puts a 50% import tax on American whisky in retaliation for his tariffs on steel and aluminum. Kelly O'Grady examines the latest on the trade war. Winter turning to spring marks the sweet season for maple syrup production. But climate change is threatening the $1.5 billion industry. David Schechter explains. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday responded tentatively to a U.S. proposal that would institute a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Putin said that "the idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it," but added that "there are issues that we need to discuss." Holly Williams reports from Kyiv. Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the size of government through the Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency. Some feel their military service is being ignored. Nancy Cordes reports. A 32-year-old man told police he intentionally set fire to a home in Waterbury, Connecticut, in order to escape the house, where he alleged that he was held captive for about 20 years. His stepmother was arrested Wednesday on kidnapping and assault charges. Tom Hanson reports. More than 32,000 undocumented immigrants were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the first 50 days of President Trump's second term, the agency said this week. Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines the White House's mass deportation efforts. Three more members of the Norwegian ski jumping team were suspended Thursday over allegations that they altered their suits to make them aerodynamic. In total, five Norwegian ski jumpers have been suspended, along with the team's head coach.  

The National Weather Service is warning of just about every kind of danger, including tornadoes, hail, thunderstorms and hurricane-force winds as a large storm system moves across the U.S. Meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast. President Trump visited the headquarters of the Justice Department Friday, where he addressed employees in a campaign-style speech. The address comes amid a purge that's accelerated inside the Justice Department, in which prosecutors who handled Jan. 6 cases and Trump investigations have been fired. Scott MacFarlane reports. After an American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday night, the aircraft caught fire on the tarmac, causing chaos as the passengers and crew were forced to evacuate. The government must follow certain rules. Not lying is one of them. Two federal judges sent that message to the Trump administration this week when they ordered it to rehire employees fired for what the administration said was poor performance. John Dickerson has more. Kris Van Cleave has the latest. Then, Robert Sumwalt, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, discusses flight safety in the wake of several recent aviation incidents. Following multiple delays, a SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts finally blasted off Friday bound for the International Space Station on a flight that sets the stage for Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to finally come home after nearly 300 days in space. Mark Strassmann reports. Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming died Friday at the age of 93. Simpson was from a bygone era: A conservative who supported gay rights and said abortion was so personal men shouldn't even have a vote on it.

Violent tornadoes spawned from an enormous storm system that touched down in at least 7 states Friday night into Saturday. Jason Allen reports, and Andrew Kozak has the forecast. President Trump issued a new warning to Iran while ordering military strikes against Tehran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. President Trump signed Congress' bill to keep the government open on Saturday. The vote for the six-month spending bill united Republicans but left Democrats bitterly divided. Willie James Inman explains. Israel is keeping up its attacks in Gaza, despite the roughly two-month-old truce with Hamas. In the latest strikes on Saturday, at least nine people were killed. Ramy Inocencio has more details. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supports a 30-day ceasefire, proposed by the U.S., in principle, but has conditions. But many are skeptical that he intends to stop the bloodshed. Holly Williams has more. Some household-name retail giants are facing financial turmoil. But while some are struggling to survive, it's not all bad news. Elise Preston has the details, plus a surprise rebound. An Oakland animal shelter is trying to help pigeons go from pests to pets. Itay Hod has the story. 

A powerful storm system spawned tornadoes in multiple states, killing more than 30 people. Dave Malkoff has the latest. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will continue strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Willie James Inman reports. A fireworks display ignited a fire in a crowded night club in Macedonia, killing at least 59 people. Leigh Kiniry reports. The Vatican has released the first photo of Pope Francis since he was hospitalized more than a month ago. He is still dealing with lung and breathing issues but is no longer in critical condition. Officials are looking into whether a U.S. college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic drowned. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. As the ceasefire in Gaza remains shaky, Israel is still carrying out what it calls Operation Iron Wall in the West Bank. The fighting has displaced thousands and could last for a year, Israel's defense minister said. Debora Patta reports. More Americans are having trouble paying down their car loans, especially those with sub prime loans. Andres Gutierrez takes a look at what's causing the trend. It's getting harder to get the types of wood traditionally used to make guitars. But one Southern California company has found a new source to find the dwindling supply. Anna Macovek has the story.  

Voice of America, the government-funded news agency launched during World War II to counter Nazi propaganda, stopped broadcasting over the weekend after its employees were put on leave or terminated by the Trump administration. Nancy Cordes spoke with director Michael Abramowitz, who warns that the agency's dismantling could pave the way for America's adversaries to have greater influence abroad. Over the weekend, the Trump administration cited a rarely-used 18th-century law to justify the deportations of suspected gang members. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the president's moves sparked a legal fight where minutes mattered. President Trump has threatened tariffs as high as 200% on European wines, spirits and beer. Janet Shamlian visited a pub in Chicago, where owner Aine O'Brien is concerned about how they could affect business. 

NASA astronauts return to Earth after nine months in space; 100 years since deadliest tornado in U.S. history.

The Trump administration says hundreds of alleged gang members were deported this past week to El Salvador. However, CBS News has learned that at least one had no criminal record. The Venezuelan migrant was seeking asylum. Lilia Luciano has his story. A federal judge this week temporarily blocked an executive order from President Trump that seeks to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military. Two transgender service members spoke to Charlie D'Agata about why they want nothing more than the opportunity to serve their country. Then, Jan Crawford takes a look at how these court fights are shaping up. The Federal Reserve chose not to lower interest rates Wednesday, as Chair Jerome Powell admitted the economic outlook was uncertain. He indicated that even though inflation was expected to inch up in response to President Trump's tariffs, the Fed is still forecasting two rate cuts this year. Kelly O'Grady explains. A certified nurse midwife and a medical assistant were both charged this week with performing illegal abortions and practicing without a medical license. The midwife operated three unlicensed clinics near Houston, Texas, prosecutors said. A birth center owner who employed the midwife spoke to Janet Shamlian about the case. With the collapse of the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, Israel has launched ground incursions and airstrikes on Gaza, which according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, have killed more than 400 people. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv. 

CBS News has obtained the names of 238 Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador and imprisoned. The White House insists they were all members of a Venezuelan gang, but that is in dispute. Nancy Cordes has more. President Trump's crackdown on drug trafficking includes designating cartels as terrorist organizations. Scott MacFarlane got a look inside the administration's war on drugs. One of the cartels the U.S. designated a terrorist group is Sinaloa. It was once run by the drug lord known as El Chapo, who is now serving life in a U.S. prison. For "60 Minutes," Cecilia Vega went to the Canadian border and spoke with one of the human smugglers who works for Sinaloa and even advertises their services online. It's been nearly a year since a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, sending it crashing into the river below. The bridge was not built to withstand that powerful of a hit. But what about other bridges around the country? Kris Van Cleave reports the NTSB findings raise questions about the safety of 68 bridges in 19 states. Five years ago, COVID-19 had about one in five Americans under or heading into lockdown. New York was the epicenter of the outbreak, with more than 6,000 cases. By the end of the year, Gove County in northwestern Kansas would have the highest death rate from the virus in the U.S. Nikki Battiste went there in search of lessons learned. It started with the Big Bang. It may end with the Big Crunch. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois explain. 

A constitutional showdown is underway between the executive and judicial branches of the U.S. government. A federal judge raised questions about the lack of due process for immigrants deported under a wartime authority and rebuked the Justice Department for ignoring his order to turn around two deportation flights last Saturday. Scott MacFarlane reports. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests on campus, was arrested earlier this month by federal immigration authorities who claimed they were acting on a State Department order to revoke his green card. His wife, Noor Abdalla, is opening up about the arrest. Elaine Quijano has more. The latest targets of President Trump's government cutbacks include Radio Free Asia. Its stated mission is to provide fair, objective, accurate and uncensored news and information to Asian nations where there are few, if any, free speech protections. Margaret Brennan reports that some RFA employees fear they could be deported. On April 2, a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and parts is due to go into effect. Carter Evans reports that, for car shoppers, it could be a case of buy now or pay more later. 

Across the U.S., in red and blue states, politicians have been facing down angry constituents at town halls over the last few weeks. Nikole Killion has more. Pope Francis was released from the hospital on Sunday after spending more than five weeks receiving treatment for what became double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports. President Trump again took to social media to attack a federal judge who ruled against his administration over the deportation of Venezuelan migrants to an El Salvador prison. Nicole Sganga has the latest on the ongoing immigration fight. The price of poultry, pork and milk declined from January to February, but the price of other staples like cereal, seafood and baked goods have continued to climb. The overall food at home index rose about 2% over the last 12 months. Elise Preston reports. 

Top Trump officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance allegedly discussed the details of a highly sensitive operation to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen in a group chat on the Signal messaging app that inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Ed O'Keefe and Charlie D'Agata have more about the security breach. Top Trump officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance allegedly discussed the details of a highly sensitive operation to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen in a group chat on the Signal messaging app that inadvertently included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Ed O'Keefe and Charlie D'Agata have more about the security breach. President Trump has repeatedly lashed out at U.S. District Judge James Boasberg and other judges whose rulings he does not like. Scott MacFarlane spoke to a federal judge who fears the rhetoric could lead to violence after her own son was killed by a disgruntled lawyer in 2020. Climate change, along with hurricanes, citrus disease and changing consumer tastes, are taking a toll on Florida's orange growers. Mark Strassmann reports. 

In a hearing on global threats, senators grilled two top intelligence officials about a leaked Houthi strike group chat they were a part of. Sam Vinograd has analysis. President Trump downplayed the security breach that allowed a journalist to join a chat in which the Trump national security team was planning an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Ed O'Keefe has more. The Trump administration insists that over 200 Venezuelan men deported to a notorious El Salvador prison are members of the Tren de Aragua gang, but there are reports from family members of the deportees that some are not. Lilia Luciano talked to a woman who says her partner was deported to the prison despite having no criminal record. During the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 33 hostages or their remains were turned over to Israel. But freedom does not mean the end of their ordeal. Debora Patta got rare access to a health care professional who helps with recovery. If you think the competition on the college basketball courts this month is tough, there is another kind of madness going on. High school seniors are battling to get into the college of their choice -- and the competition is tougher than ever. Meg Oliver reports. A new report says consumer confidence in the economy has dropped for the fourth month in a row and cites as two key reasons, persistent inflation and the threat of tariffs. Jo Ling Kent explains. 

In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg explained his reasoning for publishing the full contents of the group chat he was included on where top Trump officials discussed their plans to bomb Yemen. "They're saying nothing happened," Goldberg said. "I'm saying that this represents a serious breach in national security and communications." Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg spoke with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe about his inclusion in top Trump officials' Signal group chat as they discussed plans to bomb Yemen. See the interview. After initially withholding what he considered to be information too sensitive for publication, Atlantic Magazine editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg shared it anyway. Ed O'Keefe spoke to Goldberg about what went into his decision. President Trump announced a 25% tariff on automobiles and light trucks imported into the U.S. that will take effect April 2, escalating his administration's use of aggressive trade measures in an effort to boost domestic manufacturers. Jo Ling Kent has more. 

Optimism about the economy is falling, according to a new CBS News poll. Last month, a third of Americans said they expect the economy to be booming next year. Since then, that number has fallen five points. Skyler Henry reports from rural Georgia. Then, Meg O'Grady and Anthony Salvanto join for analysis. The new tariffs that go into effect next week will raise the cost not only of imported cars but of the parts needed to repair them. And that will mean higher premiums for car insurance. Ash-har Quraishi has more. The Chicago White Sox had the worst record in baseball last season, but they have reason for hope. Four political parties in Greenland agreed to form a new government that will resist any attempt by the United States to annex the island. President Trump wants to take control of the territory for security reasons. Holly Williams reports. The Sox trounced the Los Angeles Angels on opening day and are now in first place. Kris Van Cleave has more. 

Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia, killing at least 144 people in Myanmar, and at least 10 people in Bangkok, Thailand's capital. Anna Coren has the latest. The number of reported measles cases in the U.S. has grown to at least 522, with 400 of those in Texas. Omar Villafranca reports. President Trump insists he isn't touching Social Security -- but he is touching Social Security jobs. About 12% of agency's jobs are expected to be eliminated. Lana Zak reports. Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci took the iconic photo of President Trump right after he was shot in the ear at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Now, he is fighting to regain access to covering the president. "CBS Evening News' co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more. President Trump's 25% tariff on imported vehicles is getting a thumbs up from the president of the United Auto Workers Union. Shawn Fain told Major Garrett the tariffs will bring jobs back to the U.S., but he said more needs to be done for workers.

Authorities in Myanmar say at least 1,600 people are dead after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. It was so powerful; it toppled a building 600 miles away in Thailand. Anna Coren has the latest. A plane burst into a ball of flames after crashing into a home near Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon. None of the plane's occupants survived, officials said. No one on the ground was hurt. President Trump's trade war is already being felt in the heartland. Americans feeling the crunch are concerned that tariffs could stretch thin budgets even thinner. Lana Zak reports. For months, President Trump has said he wants to take control of Greenland as a U.S. territory and refused to rule out force. But Vice President JD Vance used a much more conciliatory tone than his boss during a visit there. Holly Williams has more. Opportunity is the first step to being great at just about anything. Jericka Duncan reports on the Gymnastics Foundation in New York City, launched by Wendy Hilliard, to empower those in underserved communities to learn gymnastics. The beekeeping industry is in crisis over the shocking and unexplained deaths of hundreds of millions of bees over the last eight months. It could impact all of the U.S., as bees are responsible for pollinating over a third of the nation's crops. Janet Shamlian has the story. 

The fallout from the Trump administration's Signal scandal continues, with some European allies wondering if the U.S. can still be trusted with classified information. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Some Los Angeles-area residents find themselves trapped in limbo three months after the wildfires, as recovery efforts are slow moving. Andrew Gutierrez has more. Syphilis rates in the U.S. rose to a 70-year high in 2022 and tripled in the Navajo Nation from 2019-2022. Dr. Celine Gounder takes a look at a program to help fight STDs on Indian reservations in the Southeast. An uncrewed rocket crashed back to Earth seconds after launch in Norway. The death toll from an earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has risen to over 1,700. A new CBS News poll has found that 64% of Americans think President Trump has not focused enough on lowering prices. A majority think Mr. Trump has been too focused on tariffs. Taurean Small reports. A crypto billionaire and three other novices are set to launch on a mission to orbit both the north and south poles. It will be the first human crewed mission to do so. Mark Strassmann reports.