• No Survivors Expected in Plane-Helicopter Collision Over D.C. | How a School Impacted by L.A.-Area Wildfires is Finding Ways to Help students learn
    Jan 30 2025
    CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks into how the deadly collision between an Army helicopter and plane over Washington, D.C., could have happened with safety measures that are in place. Officials during a news conference Thursday said 28 bodies have been recovered, 27 from the passenger jet and one from the helicopter in the crash that happened over Washington, D.C. No survivors are expected, officials say. Former NTSB chair Robert Sumwalt, a CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the midair collision between a plane and Army helicopter in Washington, D.C. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the latest on the deadly collision between an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C. Retired Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, a former Black Hawk helicopter pilot with thousands of hours of flight time, including in D.C. airspace, speaks about the deadly collision over D.C. between a passenger jet and Army helicopter. The Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School in Altadena, California, was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Shawn Brown, the executive director of the school, lost her home in the fire as well, but she has found innovative ways to make sure her students don't miss out on learning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Why Egg Prices Continue to Rise | U.S. and China Escalate Economic Tensions Over AI and Tariffs | Laverne Cox Talks "Clean Slate"
    Jan 29 2025
    Federal agents conducted a series of raids in New York City on Tuesday with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Around 90 officers arrested 20 suspects in about a four-hour period. CBS News' chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more. According to the CBS News price tracker, a dozen eggs cost $4.15 currently, compared to $2.51 a year ago, which is a 65% increase. The USDA says egg prices are predicted to increase 20% this year alone as renewed bird flu outbreaks affect farms nationwide. Tensions rise as Chinese startup DeepSeek announces a breakthrough in AI technology, while President Trump considers new tariffs on Chinese imports. Anna Coren reports from Hong Kong. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will make its first interest rate decision since President Trump took office. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect. Trailblazing actress Laverne Cox fulfills a major career milestone as the creator and executive producer of her new series, "Clean Slate." The show, the final project from late producer Norman Lear, stars Cox as Desiree, a New York art gallerist who returns to her Alabama hometown after 20 years to reveal to her estranged father that his son is now a proud transgender woman. Adrian Maclin, the choir director at Cordova High School in Memphis, Tennessee, has been named the winner of the 2025 Music Educator Award. Maclin is celebrated for his dedication to not only teaching music but also for his deep impact on his students' lives. CBS News' Nancy Chen visited his classroom to see what makes Maclin a Grammy-worthy educator. Amanda Nguyen, a civil rights activist and astronaut, is set to become the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman to travel to space. Nguyen, who fought for the rights of sexual assault survivors, shares her journey of resilience and activism, including her groundbreaking work on the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights, signed in 2016. She will travel to space with Blue Origin later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Top Heart Disease Risk Factors | Australian Open Champion Madison Keys on Playing Freely | Teddy Swims Talks Grammy Nomination
    Jan 28 2025
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials have been directed to cut off all communications with the World Health Organization following President Trump's executive order to formally withdraw from the WHO. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to explain the impact of the sudden stoppage. A CBS News investigation uncovered how Chinese intelligence agencies are using social media to target U.S. military members. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports on the new tactic counterintelligence officials are calling "virtual espionage," and how one naval petty officer learned the hard way. More Americans die of heart disease than any other cause of death. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the risk factors and shares tips to protect your heart. American Madison Keys clinched her first Grand Slam title over the weekend, defeating the No. 1-ranked woman and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the 2025 Australian Open final. The 29-year-old tennis star joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her epic victory. Hip-hop trailblazer Roxanne Shanté will make history this week when she becomes the first solo female rapper to receive a lifetime achievement award at the Grammys. "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King met Shanté in her hometown of Queens, New York, where it all started. Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims reacts to his Grammy nomination for best new artist, chats about his new album "I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part II)" and explains what it's like hearing his hit song "Lose Control" in the wild in an interview with "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King for the show's "Road to the Grammys" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Tax Season Tips | Super Bowl LIX Match Up is Set | Remembering the Lives Lost During the Holocaust
    Jan 27 2025
    President Trump ramped up immigration enforcement with a series of raids and detentions in multipe cities and sending hundreds of undocumented migrants on military flights. After Colombia refused to accept the deportations, Mr. Trump threatened tariffs, forcing the Colombian president to back down. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House. In just one week, President Trump has taken hundreds of executive actions to push his agenda forward, including firing more than a dozen inspectors general across multiple agencies. The move has raised concerns about the independence and credibility of these federal watchdogs. CBS News' Weijia Jiang explains. The IRS begins processing 2024 tax returns today. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger outlines the key details taxpayers should be aware of this season. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her bestselling memoir, "True Gretch," and the importance of bipartisanship. The Eaton fire has left a family in the historically Black community of Altadena with almost nothing after it destroyed homes, memories, and more. Elise Preston highlights the deep impact of their losses. Super Bowl LIX is set and history is on the line.
The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, a Super Bowl rematch from two years ago. A Chiefs win would clinch the first three-peat in Super Bowl history. CBS Sports HQ analyst Keiana Martin joins CBS Mornings to break down the matchup. CBS News contributor David Begnaud returns with a heartfelt new edition of "Dear David" as part of his ongoing "Beg-Knows America" series. Begnaud shares the heartwarming stories of Robb Green, the "Marrying Mayor" of Jefferson, Pennsylvania, who has officiated nearly 5,000 weddings, and Beatrice Stieber, who, at 102, credits attitude and gratitude for her longevity. Oskar Jakob, a Holocaust survivor, and Suzanne Rico, the granddaughter of the engineer behind Hitler's V-1 missile, formed an unlikely bond after confronting their shared history. Their journey unfolds in a story of reconciliation and the lasting impact of the Holocaust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • National Zoo's Giant Pandas Make Their Debut | Group Linked to Catholic Church Pushes Back on Consumer Culture
    Jan 24 2025
    On Friday, the National Zoo in Washington is introducing its two new giant pandas to the public. Bao Li and Qing Bao are 3 years old. They're part of a conservation program, a historic partnership between the U.S. and China that goes back half a century. Opening statements are expected today in the trial of Grammy-nominated rapper A$AP Rocky, who faces two felony charges for allegedly shooting at a friend in 2021. The life partner of Rihanna has pleaded not guilty to the charges. "CBS Mornings Plus" co-anchor Adriana Diaz is following the case. The Baltimore Ravens' Mark Andrews is talking about the moment he dropped a pass that could have forced overtime in Sunday's playoff game in Buffalo. Instead, the Bills advanced to the AFC Championship. Andrews said he is devastated, but won't let the mistake define him. Fans in Buffalo are trying to lift his spirits by donating to his charity. Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday "Emilia Pérez" had the most with 13, while "Wicked" and "The Brutalist" each scored 10 Oscar nominations. For the latest installment of the CBS Mornings series, "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores a movement associated with the Catholic Church called focolare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • What to Know Ahead of NFL's AFC and NFC Championship Games | Michelle Yeoh Returns to Space as Emperor Georgiou in "Star Trek: Section 31"
    Jan 23 2025
    A new executive order from President Trump calls for 1,500 troops to be sent to the U.S.-Mexico border to supplement the 2,500 who are already there. The Trump administration is considering deploying 10,000 soldiers to the border and using U.S. bases to hold migrants awaiting deportation, according to an internal memo obtained by CBS News. There are more evacuation warnings amid the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County. More than 30,000 people have been told to flee the community of Castaic due to the fast-moving fire, which has exploded in size. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest. Experts on extremism warn the blanket pardons for many Jan. 6 defendants risk more waves of violence. While some have criticized President Trump's decision, he defended it in an interview Wednesday, saying, "They were very minor incidents and it was time." American farmers are bracing for changes under President Trump's immigration policy, as nearly half of the U.S.' farmworkers are thought to be undocumented. CBS News' Nancy Chen spoke with farmers about the potential impact. This weekend, four teams fight for their chance to play in the Super Bowl. The 2025 AFC Championship game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, in the NFC, division rivals will face off with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. "NFL on CBS" lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz breaks down the games. In an exclusive interview at New York's legendary Cafe Carlyle, British superstar Robbie Williams discusses why he loved being played by a CGI monkey in the new biopic "Better Man," how his "life and whole career is based on audacity," and his struggles with addiction, anxiety and depression. Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as Emperor Georgiou, leading Paramount+'s new film, "Star Trek: Section 31." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Tips to Navigate Rebuilding Financially After a Natural Disaster | New Ban on Cellphones in Classrooms | Questlove Explores 50 Years of SNL Music
    Jan 22 2025
    At least four people have died in a rare winter storm that has swept across hundreds of miles along the Gulf of Mexico. The storm system has brought record snow to Houston, the most snow in more than a century to New Orleans, plus dangerous conditions in Alabama and Florida. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how to financially recover and navigate your insurance claim if you lose your home in a natural disaster. Britain's Prince Harry settled a longrunning libel lawsuit against British tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch, who also owns Fox News and newspapers in the U.S. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has more. New York could soon join other states that limit cellphones in schools as Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected Wednesday to lay out a proposal to restrict phone use for the school day. If approved, the ban would go into effect next school year, but one New York high school isn't waiting. Oscar-winning filmmaker and drummer Questlove takes a behind-the-scenes look at "Saturday Night Live's" iconic musical performances in his new documentary, "Ladies & Gentlemen – 50 Years of SNL Music." The film dives into over 900 episodes and features interviews with stars like Eddie Murphy, Bowen Yang and Mick Jagger. In the CBS show "Watson," Morris Chestnut takes on the role of Dr. John Watson, who, after the death of Sherlock Holmes, resumes his medical career while solving mysteries on his own. He joins "CBS Mornings." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Marco Rubio on Secretary of State Confirmation | Designer Discusses Melania Trump's Inauguration Hat | Frankie Grande Talks "Henry Danger: The Movie"
    Jan 21 2025
    While President Trump took the oath of office inside the U.S. Capitol on Monday, many of his supporters from across the country came to Washington, D.C., to celebrate. After the president delivered his inaugural address, they expressed their expectations for his second term. On Monday, the Senate unanimously voted to confirm Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state. He is the first Hispanic American to become the U.S.' top diplomat. Secretary Rubio joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss his confirmation and President Trump's term. President Trump's inauguration speech promised a "golden age" and outlined his priorities for a second term. CBS News political contributors Joel Payne and Terry Sullivan break down what his speech means for the country's future. The designer behind first lady Melania Trump's inauguration hat, Eric Javits, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his decades-long career in headwear. His iconic designs have been worn by celebrities. After a day of executive actions, President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended several inaugural balls. Willie James Inman reports from the Commander in Chief Ball. Performer, actor, and dancer Frankie Grande stars as the villainous Frankini in the new Nickelodeon kids' film "Henry Danger: The Movie," now streaming on Paramount Plus. Grande discusses his role and the movie's superhero action in an exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins