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U.S. and German scientists win Nobel Price in medicine for discoveries on optogenetics

American Karl Deisseroth, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, has won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with two German scientists. Their discoveries in optogenetics could reshape how we study the brain and understand how it processes information. Dr. Heather Berlin, an associate professor of psychiatry…

Inside the cases the Supreme Court will take up this term

The Supreme Court's new term kicked off on Monday and the justices are expected to weigh in on issues from voting rights to gun control. The first case of this term examines whether federal law prevents state and local governments from holding oil companies liable in climate disputes. CBS News legal reporter Kartina…

Extended Interview: Sen. Thom Tillis

In an extended interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Ross Douthat, Sen. Thom Tillis details why he considers some in President Trump's inner circle "sycophants," and also discusses the Iran war and what awaits the Republican party in the midterms and 2028.

Trump focuses on securing red states ahead of midterms

Election Day is four weeks from Tuesday and President Trump is back on the campaign trail, not in an effort to gain ground on Democrats, but to protect what has historically been Republican-friendly territory. Ed O'Keefe reports from Nebraska.

Cornell students protest handling of alleged rape

Students at Cornell launched a protest Monday over how the school handled the alleged rape that happened at a fraternity house in 2024. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.

1 student dead, another person killed in Florida school bus crash

A school bus with 37 students on board flipped over onto its roof in a multi-vehicle accident. One student died on Monday and everyone else on board was rushed to the hospital. According to investigators, a driver crossed the center line and crashed into the side of the bus, sending it into oncoming traffic and…

JD Vance says he thinks Ted Cruz is running for president, Cruz calls Vance insecure

Vice President JD Vance said late last week that he thinks Sen. Ted Cruz is running for president. Cruz responded by saying he's focused on the midterms and thinks Vance is insecure. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the Democratic Governors Association, and Manhattan Institute Vice President Jesse Arm…

2 killed, including a student, in Central Florida school bus crash

A school bus was involved in a Central Florida crash Monday, killing two people, including a student, and several others were injured. Videos from the scene show the bus flipped onto its roof. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.

Former Anthropic researcher doubles down on AI warning in testimony

Whistleblowers sounded the alarm over the potential threat artificial intelligence poses at a landmark hearing before the New York City Council on Monday. Representatives from OpenAI, Google and other big tech companies also testified as city lawmakers considered AI safeguards. CBS News' Lauren Fichten reports…

Brian Jeansonne on living beyond his ALS prognosis

Author Brian Jeansonne was given five years to live when doctors diagnosed him with ALS. Six and a half years later, Jeansonne is continuing his battle. Jeansonne and his son and caregiver, Nate, join CBS News to discuss how they've approached life since that diagnosis.

Extended interview: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito

Justice Samuel Alito sat down with Jan Crawford in a rare interview ahead of the release of his first book, "So Ordered: An Originalist's View of the Constitution, the Court and Our Country." He discussed the future of the Supreme Court, changes in rhetoric from political leaders and more.

What we know about the FlyDubai alleged hijacker

Some of the passengers who reacted quickly after a FlyDubai pilot was allegedly stabbed by his counterpart are speaking out. CBS News' Matt Gutman has the latest information about the alleged attacker.

Why the U.S. removed all bombers from a U.K. air base

The Pentagon appears to be downplaying the decision to remove all American bombers from RAF Fairford following an alleged security incident near the base in the United Kingdom. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.

Democrats, Republicans weighing Trump's economy ahead of midterms, new poll shows

Democrats and Republicans are weighing the state of the economy under President Trump, especially rising prices, as they prepare to vote in the midterms. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more on how Democrats may fare in the battle to control the House of Representatives. Also, Taurean Small has more on President…

"Moneyball" author Michael Lewis tackles Elon Musk and DOGE in new book

Michael Lewis, who wrote "Moneyball," "The Big Short" and "The Blind Side," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State," about Elon Musk's DOGE cuts and government layoffs at the beginning of President Trump's second term.

Howie Mandel opens up about how OCD impacts his daily life

Howie Mandel sat down with David Begnaud for "The Person Who Believed In Me," where he opened up about how obsessive-compulsive disorder impacts his daily life, but also how it made the difference in his career.

What happens next in the botched Tennessee execution case?

The head of Tennessee's prison system will step down after the botched execution of Christa Pike last week. Gov. Bill Lee also announced an independent investigation will be conducted by a former U.S. attorney. Skyler Henry reports.

FlyDubai alleged attacker was likely lone wolf, sources say

The man who allegedly attacked his co-pilot during a FlyDubai flight to Israel was apparently carrying out a lone-wolf attack, sources tell CBS News. Matt Gutman has more from the survivors who prevented a catastrophe.

Trump hopes to turn tide amid voter disapproval on inflation

Democrats currently hold the advantage over Republicans ahead of the midterms, the latest CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows, with voters disapproving of President Trump's handling of the economy and inflation. Nancy Cordes and Anthony Salvanto have the latest.

Experts are training AI on how to do their jobs

It's become a booming industry: teaching artificial intelligence how to get better at doing all kinds of jobs. As AI advances, many fear what this tech means for the future of work.