Wednesday, August 12, 2026 6:20 PM ET
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Surrogate gives birth to baby at center of multi-state legal battle -- Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.2 hours ago
Karoline Leavitt exiting as White House press secretary -- President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.2 hours ago
U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme -- Prosecutors have accused the SPLC of telling donors and banks the group was dismantling white supremacist and extremist groups, but instead funneling payments to confidential informants in the groups to fund "violent, racist and extremist activities."1 hour ago
2 killed after Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas -- Two people aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.4 minutes ago
Nick Reiner indicted on murder charges in parents' killings at their LA home -- Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations in the killing of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.3 hours ago
How the Secret Service is cracking down on card-skimming scams -- A Secret Service analyst told CBS News a single skimming device can net a scammer up to $1 million.10 hours ago
Norah O'Donnell: I take testosterone. Here's why. -- Norah O'Donnell sat down with her own doctor, Rachel Rubin, to tackle the important topic of menopause: How your body changes, why women may be needlessly suffering, and what you can actually do about it.2 hours ago
At least 1 dead, 172 rescued from ferry fire near Bali, Indonesia -- One Indonesian teenager was killed when the vessel caught fire in rough seas.11 hours ago
Cartel sought to buy weapons in exchange for fentanyl, U.S. says -- "In exchange for the weapons, the defendants paid in the form of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported into the United States for distribution," the Justice Department said.11 hours ago
Baby rescued from earthquake rubble in Colombia as death toll rises -- Footage shared on social media shows a baby being rescued from the bloody arms of a man trapped underneath a destroyed building in Cali after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia.7 hours ago
Entertainment - Becky G on her friendship with Karol G - Singer Becky G speaks with Gayle King about her tour with Karol G and the bond the two pop stars have formed. "We have a beautiful friendship," Becky G says, "one I'm really, really thankful for and one that I think throughout the years we've really earned with one another." 5H ago - 2:084 minutes ago
Behind the scenes of the movie "Tony" -- Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert talk with "CBS Mornings" about the new movie "Tony," which is loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's stories of his first experience working in a kitchen restaurant before he found fame. Sessa describes how he got involved and Ripert, who one of Bourdain's best friends, talks about his relationship with the beloved chef.5 hours ago
Becky G on being family's breadwinner -- "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King speaks exclusively with pop superstar Becky G about feeling the pressure of becoming her family's breadwinner at a young age.7 hours ago
Spotify to label music from "AI personas" -- Kourtnee Jackson, senior streaming and entertainment editor at CNET, joins "The Daily Report" to give her take on Spotify's decision to label AI-generated music and block it from being recommended to users.20 hours ago
Graceland celebrates "Elvis Week" -- "Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more. -- Aug 115 hours ago
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers - The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star. 5H ago4 minutes ago
Science - Astronomy professor on how eclipses work - Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse. 3H ago - 3:0559 minutes ago
How a total solar eclipse stopped a war -- Columbia University astronomy professor Dr. Janna Levin joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse, saying it's a reminder that humans share this Earth together and "we're all part of something larger."2 hours ago
Perseid meteor shower peaks during eclipse -- The Perseid meteor shower will peak during 2026's only total solar eclipse. Director of astronomy at Adler Planetarium, Dr. Geza Gyuk, explains why the eclipse is so special.5 hours ago
Total solar eclipse in Europe -- A small part of the U.S. will be able to see a sliver of partial solar eclipse, but the path of totality will cut through Europe. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more from Mallorca, Spain.5 hours ago
Total solar eclipse darkens skies across Northern Hemisphere -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere today, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.2 hours ago
Protecting the Venus fly trap -- The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.) -- Aug 95 hours ago
Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies -- Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies. -- Aug 65 hours ago
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed -- Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii. -- Aug 51 day ago
Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund -- Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story. -- Aug 45 hours ago