With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
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State legislators maneuver to preserve history of U.S. Capitol riot
While GOP lawmakers and the Trump administration have downplayed the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, there are state efforts underway to ensure it's recorded for history.
USDA says states must "immediately undo any steps" to send full SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
Virginia Gov.-elect Spanberger warns state heading toward "energy crisis"
With the world's highest concentration of AI data centers, Virginia faces energy costs that Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger aims to lower during her term.
What's at stake when federal research funding to universities is cut
Federal research funds are at risk as the White House pushes policy changes at universities. Researchers warn the cuts put breakthroughs in medicine, technology and national defense at risk.
MLB's Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz charged with taking bribes to rig pitches for bettors
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, announced last week the creation of a commission to look at mid-decade redistricting.
Why Margaret Atwood thinks "The Handmaid's Tale" became popular
Margaret Atwood's books are increasingly being banned, including her dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale." She talks about what inspired the book, and why she believes it became so popular.
Promising clinical trials in Alzheimer's prevention
Washington University Medicine in St. Louis is conducting important research into treating early-onset Alzheimer's before symptoms arise.
Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner for 17 years, dies at 84
During his tenure from 1989 to 2006, Paul Tagliabue oversaw the expansion of the NFL to 32 teams.
Powerful earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan
A powerful earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and a depth of about 12 miles, struck off the coast of northern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines after displacing 1 million
The biggest typhoon to threaten the Philippines in years, Fung-wong could cover two-thirds of the archipelago with its 1,118-mile-wide rain and wind band, forecasters said.
Israel receives remains of an Israeli soldier who was killed in Gaza in 2014
Hamas said it found the body of the soldier, Hadar Goldin, in a tunnel in the enclave's southernmost city of Rafah on Saturday. Goldin was killed on Aug. 1, 2014.
Suspect in Calif. family's murder asked online psychic: "Will I get caught?"
The bodies of Dr. Henry Han, his wife Jennie, and their 5-year-old daughter Emily were found in the garage of their Santa Barbara, California, home, wrapped in plastic and duct tape. The prosecutor says they were shot while they slept.
Anduril's unmanned jet "Fury" makes first flight
A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the AI-powered fighter YFQ-44A has begun flight testing, as General Atomics takes to the sky as well.
Ecuador prison riot leaves 4 inmates dead and dozens injured
The riot stemmed from the "reorganization of inmates" to a new maximum-security prison that will soon begin operating in a different province, according to a statement from Ecuador's prison oversight agency.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces bill to fund Head Start during shutdown
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, introduced legislation to restore funding to Head Start programs as some have been forced to close because of the government shutdown.
Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
Estimates of the economic hit from the shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
A history of government shutdowns: 14 other times funding has lapsed since 1980
The federal government was unable to avert a lapse in funding. Here's a look at the 14 other shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
Trump is first sitting president to attend regular season NFL game since '78
Some fans booed as Mr. Trump read an oath for members of the military to recite as part of an on-field enlistment ceremony during the break in the game.
Grand jury subpoenas ex-CIA chief Brennan, ex-FBI officials linked to Trump-Russia probe
Subpoenas went out to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, according to a source.
Judge permanently blocks Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
Kazakhstan will join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost Trump initiative
Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords between Israel and Muslim majority countries, a largely symbolic move that boosts the initiative that was a hallmark of President Donald Trump's first administration.
Pope Leo meets Palestinian president, calls for two-state solution
The Vatican recognized Palestine a decade ago, and Pope Leo has backed statehood, even if that looks increasingly unlikely.
Israel offers glimpse inside Gaza, where destruction and uncertainty linger
Israel's military gave CBS News a rare look deep inside Gaza, where many questions still hang over the ruins of war and the future of 2 million Palestinians.
$50,000 home equity loan vs. $50,000 HELOC: Which is cheaper after the October Fed rate cut?
The costs associated with $50,000 home equity loans and HELOCs are not identical. Here's which one is cheaper now.
What happens if you get your debt written off? Here's what borrowers should know now.
Having debt written off may sound like you're getting a clean slate, but it can come with lasting consequences.
Here are the monthly payments on an $800,000 mortgage following the Fed's October rate cut
Mortgage rates are easing after the Fed's October cut, but $800,000 loans still come with hefty monthly costs.
Seasonal retail jobs are set to drop to lowest level in 15 years
Workers looking to pick up extra cash working retail jobs this winter may be out of luck as stores pull back on hiring.
Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
Food costs are up, but your Thanksgiving feast will cost less this year
Although grocery prices have continued to climb in 2025, a Thanksgiving dinner will cost 2% to 3% less this year, one analysis found.
What to know before you travel as FAA cuts flights
Travel pros are urging people to brace for flight disruptions as the FAA throttles back air traffic starting on Friday.
High costs, tariffs hammering U.S. farmers
American farmers have struggled for years with high costs and low prices. A trade war with China worsened conditions and, while a deal between the countries offers some hope, it may not be enough.
Arctic blast threatens millions with near-zero temps
Freeze alerts and warnings are in effect for more than 70 million Americans. Near blizzard conditions are forecast in Chicago. CBS News meteorologist Andrew Kozak is watching arctic air pouring into the Midwest, to the East and to the South.
Trump admin. orders states to "undo" SNAP payments
The U.S. Senate is voting on a bill to fund and reopen the government. Earlier Sunday, the Trump administration ordered states to "undo" SNAP benefits payments amid the funding halt. Willie James Inman is at the White House with latest.
When research funding for universities is cut
Federal research funding to universities has fueled breakthroughs for years. The White House is pressuring universities to align with the president's political agenda, or risk losing their funding.
Margaret Atwood: The 60 Minutes Interview
Margaret Atwood's fiction tells of future worlds plagued by totalitarianism, environmental collapse, and global pandemic. At 85, she looks not forward but back at her her own life in a new memoir.
The system behind Guinness World Records
In Guinness World Records, you'll find the shortest, tallest and fastest. Behind the spectacle is an auditing system so strict it has crushed many more record attempts than it has certified.
