Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
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Watch: Severe storms slam the Northeast
Heavy rain and winds battered parts of the Northeast United States on Thursday, with some states even reporting tornadoes. These videos show the conditions on the ground as storms moved over the area. Then, CBS News' Jared Ochacher and Jessica Burch join with a look at the damage and the latest forecast.
Body of New York grandmother who went missing in Las Vegas found, sister says
The body of Alisa Goods, a New York grandmother who went missing while visiting Las Vegas, has been found after more than a week, her sister told CBS News' Alice Gainer.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Aug. 23)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Book excerpt: "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" writes about embracing gratitude and reciprocity in our dealings with nature, and the importance of recognizing and sharing the many gifts the world gives us.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Psychiatrist testifies that Lindsay Clancy told children "go to God"
The defense rested in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday in Massachusetts. The prosecution has started calling rebuttal witnesses.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial closing arguments expected early next week
Testimony at Lindsay Clancy's trial ended early Thursday and closing arguments are now expected next week.
Trump appears on radio show of Michael Cohen, fixer-turned-foe, after detente
President Trump appeared on the radio show of Michael Cohen, his fixer-turned-foe, in a stunning public reunion that would have been impossible to imagine several years ago.
Vance says war in "new phase" of economic pressure as Iran dismisses Trump threat
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
8 dead in charter plane crash at remote military radar site in Alaska
A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.
Woman accused of plotting "major attack" on New York State Capitol building
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Heavy rain and winds were pounding the Northeast U.S. as storms tore through a beach on Long Island and knocked out power in Delaware's capital city.
Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say
The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Aisha Wahab wins special election to serve out remainder of Eric Swalwell's term
The partial term for California's 14th Congressional District ends January 2027, after which the candidate chosen in the November election will serve the next full term.
She was a California comeback story, serving juvenile probation in a UC Davis dorm for killing a teen, when arrested again
A Sacramento County judge ordered her into a UC Davis program for formerly incarcerated students. She was arrested seven months later, accused of dealing drugs from her dorm, where officers found ammunition.
Lindsay Clancy testimony ends early due to "unforeseen circumstance"
The defense is now expected to call one more witness Thursday before potentially resting its case and giving the prosecution an opportunity to call rebuttal witnesses.
One killed when small plane, state police helicopter collide in Pennsylvania
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Pentagon officials considering firing Stars and Stripes publisher, sources say
Max Lederer, who has served as the publisher of Stars and Stripes for 19 years, this week announced to colleagues his decision to retire on Sept. 30, citing fundamental differences with the Trump administration.
Thousands still without power in Indiana more than a week after storm
Over a week after a storm knocked out power to several towns in Indiana, thousands are still living without electricity and struggling to get warm meals. CBS News Chicago's Sabrina Franza reports.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Inside the investigation into Mark Walter amid his sale of the Los Angeles Lakers
Billionaire Mark Walter moved to sell the Los Angeles Lakers last week for a record $12.5 billion just 14 months after purchasing the team as he faces a federal investigation. Melody Gutierrez, senior investigative reporter at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Army unit offers 4-day passes to play Grand Theft Auto VI to encourage reenlistments
A U.S. Army unit based in Georgia is offering soldiers four days of leave to play Grand Theft Auto IV when it's released in November as a way to incentivize reenlistments. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Trump pauses border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park amid Abbott pushback
President Trump is pausing construction of a border wall in Texas' Big Bend National Park after bipartisan concerns about its impact on the natural landscape, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott announced. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Moderna reaches "landmark moment" in Melanoma vaccine trial
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what Moderna's melanoma vaccine breakthrough could mean as clinical trials continue.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
Iran's top diplomat and Trump cast doubt on any hope for a peace deal
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is interested only in a deal to fully end the war, not a ceasefire, after Trump says there's currently no dialogue at all.
Bodies of climbers who vanished 34 years ago found in Swiss Alps
The bodies of two climbers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been found, freed from a melting glacier, police said.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was shot over his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk 's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
Sen. Dan Sullivan, Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
In Alaska, the top four vote getters in the primary advance to the general election.
Australian woman appeals murder convictions in poison mushroom case
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson appeals convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.
Moving Through Grief
August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be…
Harvard to pay $53 million after morgue manager sold body parts
Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school.
Skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering unearthed in Peru
The body was buried inside a canal, resting on its left flank, with the skull facing the pyramid and the Pacific Ocean, archaeologists said.
Lindsay Clancy said a voice ordered her to kill children, psychologist testifies
A psychologist who met with Lindsay Clancy in the hospital after her children's deaths testified Tuesday at her murder trial in Massachusetts.
Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
Hawaii slowly begins cleanup process after Lala slams state
Lala battered Hawaii as a hurricane, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds and mudslides. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Blanche refuses to pledge Justice Department independence from White House
Attorney General Todd Blanche is refusing to put up a wall between the Justice Department and the executive branch. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
Judge blocks plan to move FBI headquarters to Reagan Building
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Key moments from the Lindsay Clancy trial as the defense starts to make its case
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murdering her children, but her attorneys don't deny that she caused the deaths of 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan.
Where things stand in the Iran war, 60 days after memorandum of understanding
It has been 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for negotiations to reach a larger peace deal. Despite that, the war continues. CBS News national security contributor Joseph Zacks has more.
Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
Gray skies turn bright yellow after lightning strike causes gas tanks to explode in Oklahoma
Lightning struck a natural gas tank south of Tulsa, Oklahoma, sparking a massive fire that spread to nearby tanks. Jason Allen has new developments.
After a mother went missing in Las Vegas, her family received texts from her phone
After a 63-year-old woman in Las Vegas didn't return from a trip to the drugstore, her family said they started getting text messages from the woman's phone. The family spoke with Nicole Valdes.
How economic conditions are fueling a rise of U.S. socialism
A new CBS News poll shows 58% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism while 50% have a negative view of capitalism. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Fin Gómez have more.
Trump takes aim at longtime ally Oman as Strait of Hormuz remains gridlocked
With no deal in sight to end the conflict in Iran or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are up once again. Charlie D'Agata reports.