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CBS Evening News

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Listen to the flagship daily evening newscast on your schedule. The CBS Evening News offers all the latest breaking national and world news and insight into all the stories that impact your world. Original reporting, now when you want it. Watch CBS Evening News weeknights at 6:30PM ET on CBS or stream it on Paramount+.
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CBS Evening News, 05/15/25

The Supreme Court is weighing two major questions: Can citizenship be denied to babies born in the U.S. unless a parent is a citizen? And can a single judge issue nationwide injunctions? The ruling could reshape immigration rights and federal policies. Eye on America- Chronic absenteeism peaked at 31% during the height of the pandemic, but the latest data shows it hasn't made much improvement. One California school district is focusing on connection and rewarding good attendance, dropping their ...

May 15, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 05/14/25

Heat alerts are in place across parts of Texas as a spring heatwave sweeps through the state. Federal agents are increasingly making high-profile arrests while masked and without visible ID, sparking concerns over transparency and civil liberties. Eye on America- Families in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, say a jet fuel leak that went undetected for months contaminated the drinking water in dozens of wells. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com...

May 14, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 05/13/25

Concerns are growing about President Trump's plans to accept a jumbo jet donated by Qatar's royal family. Inflation rose less than expected in April, but still above the Fed's goal of bringing it down to a 2% rate. Israel unleashed multiple strikes in Khan Yunis, killing 28 people, according to the Civil Defense Agency in Gaza. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices...

May 13, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 05/12/25

The U.S. and China have agreed to roll back hefty tariffs, with the U.S. cutting the 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30% and China reducing tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%. The 90-day truce offers hope for consumers and businesses. Hamas released Edan Alexander on Monday, who is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza. Pope Leo XIV called for the release of imprisoned journalists, saying free speech is a "precious gift.” To learn more about listener data and our...

May 12, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 05/09/25

Pope Leo XIV, in his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel, urged Catholics to be a light in the darkness and focus on faith over material things. As excitement builds across churches in the U.S., cardinals are reflecting on the historic moment. For the second time in two weeks, radar screens guiding planes into Newark Airport went dark without warning, leaving air traffic controllers unable to see or speak with incoming flights. CBS News has obtained video of the new head of FEMA, Marine ...

May 09, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 05/08/25

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, Illinois, in 1955. He is also a citizen of Peru, where he worked for many years. CBS News’ Norah O'Donnell has covered two papal conclaves, including the election of Pope Francis. She reflects on the historic moment when white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and Pope Leo XIV emerged from St. Peter’s Basilica. Cheers erupted in St. Peter’s Square as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. CBS Morni...

May 08, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 05/07/25

Real IDs are now required at airports across the U.S. for domestic travel. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid rising concerns over inflation and a slowing economy. After the first round of voting, black smoke had risen from the Sistine Chapel in Rome, indicating that the 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church have not yet agreed on a choice for the next pontiff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more a...

May 07, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 05/06/25

The Sistine Chapel has been readied for the 133 cardinals to begin their vote for the next pope. The Supreme Court said it will allow the Trump administration to implement its policy barring transgender people from serving in the military while legal proceedings move forward. In a meeting at the Oval Office, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Trump his country is “not for sale” and “won’t ever be for sale,” in which Trump responded, “never say never.” To learn more about listener...

May 06, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 05/05/25

While modern papal conclaves typically last around two days, the longest in history stretched nearly three years after Pope Clement IV’s death in 1268. In California’s Central Valley, a predominantly immigrant congregation at St. Charles Borromeo — the largest Catholic parish in America — mourns Pope Francis and hopes the next pope will embody his humility, clarity and care for the marginalized. Newark Liberty Airport continues to face massive disruptions, with over 800 flight cancellations and ...

May 05, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 05/02/25

Traveling to Wheatland, Pennsylvania where one industry could benefit from tariffs. President Trump's family's net-worth has surged since he took office. On the CBS Evening News' "On the Road", we'll show a real literary masterpiece when a community comes together with a book-et brigade. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 02, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 05/01/25

President Trump says he's nominating Mike Waltz to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Eye on America - Americans are having fewer babies, with CDC data showing the annual birth rate standing near a record low. High costs, the fear of climate change and putting careers first are some of the reasons many young adults are choosing to be child-free. At 89, Fred Costello has been playing the organ for the Rochester Red Wings for 49 seasons, making him the longest-playing organist in pro sp...

May 01, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 04/30/25

U.S. economy shrinks. Semaglutide, the main ingredient in diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, may also reverse the signs of liver disease by reducing inflammation and scarring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 04/29/25

President Trump sets executive order record in his first 100 days. Amid rising tensions with the U.S., officials in China showcased new technology and how their economy is ready to move forward. A violent storm system brought heavy rain and powerful winds to the central U.S., damaging homes in Missouri. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/28/25

CBS News poll on President Trump's first 100 days in office. The Catholic Church's cardinal electors, a group of about 135 cardinals under the age of 80, are set to begin their conclave May 7 to hold a secretive election for the next pontiff. Eye on America - 15 years after the BP oil spill, Grand Isle is bouncing back — the fish are biting and restoration projects have rebuilt bird habitats. But some oyster beds never recovered, marine life remains sparse and residents still worry about lingeri...

Apr 28, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 04/25/25

The FBI arrested a Wisconsin county judge on obstruction charges, accusing her of preventing the arrest of a man by immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse. CBS News has confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an unsecured internet connection installed in his office to access the messaging app Signal on his computer — a report the Department of Defense has denied. Pope Francis will be buried at St. Mary Major, the basilica he quietly visited on h...

Apr 25, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/24/25

Pope Francis' funeral is drawing hordes of tourists and could drive up U.S. airfares to Rome, according to travel experts. After Russia's latest strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, which was the deadliest assault on the city since July 2024 and drew a rebuke from President Trump, Margaret Brennan asks Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: "What made it worth killing civilians when Ukraine says it's ready for a ceasefire?" "We only target military goals or civilian sites used by the military,...

Apr 24, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/23/25

The chief executives of Walmart and Target privately warned President Trump this week that his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks, sources familiar with the White House meeting told CBS News. Thousands of people from around the world have lined up in Vatican City to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of Saturday’s funeral. In Eye on America- Cybercrime scams cost Americans nea...

Apr 23, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/22/25

Pope Francis' funeral is officially set for Saturday. Cardinals in crimson zucchettos walked the streets of Rome, signaling the start of high-stakes, closed-door meetings to determine the future direction of the Catholic Church. CBS News’ Norah O'Donnell describes a deeply spiritual and intimate moment inside Casa Santa Marta, where she joined nuns, priests and close acquaintances of Pope Francis to pay final respects. A sharply divided Supreme Court appeared likely to require a Maryland school ...

Apr 22, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/21/25

Pope Francis, who challenged tradition and worked to reshape the global image of the Catholic Church, has died at 88. The Vatican says he suffered a stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure. CBS News has learned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive details about upcoming U.S. airstrikes in Yemen on a private Signal chat using his personal phone. A Delta passenger jet caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport on Monday and passengers had to...

Apr 21, 202527 min

Introducing: What We Spend

Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 19, 202511 min

CBS Evening News, 04/18/25

Progress has slowed in the Ukraine peace talks and they now are facing a critical deadline--is the United States really ready to walk away? There's mixed messages out of the White House that are tempering Iran nuclear talks. And, on the CBS Evening News' "On the Road" -- a visit to America's heartland to a farmer's field of dreams...with a twist. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...

Apr 18, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/17/25

At least two people were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Police said the gunman has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student who is the son of a Leon County deputy sheriff. Seven years after the Parkland school shooting, Florida lawmakers are moving to repeal parts of the gun reform law that raised the minimum age to buy firearms. As grocery prices soar from inflation, food insecurity is rising in America – even aff...

Apr 17, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/16/25

President Trump authorized turning a 700-mile stretch of federal land, from New Mexico to California, into a military installation to allow troops to detain migrants crossing the southern border. At the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, researchers are testing how homes withstand natural disasters like fires and hurricanes. The results could help shape fire codes and improve building standards. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

Apr 16, 202526 min

CBS Evening News, 04/15/25

CBS News has learned the IRS could cut up to 40% of its workforce at the end of the filing season, which would bring the number of workers from 102,000 to fewer than 70,000. Eye on America- A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other pollution, but a CBS News investigation found some minority communities are impacted twice as more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...

Apr 15, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/14/25

In the Oval Office with President Trump, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said he will not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, to the United States. Harvard University said it will not accept an agreement proposed by the Trump administration for continued federal funding. Gravedigger arrested for reselling burial sites after removing corpses in Sicily. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...

Apr 14, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/11/25

Is the battle over deportations causing the U.S to slip towards a constitutional crisis? Thousands of U.S veterans call the island of territory of Guam their home: so why are they struggling to get the proper care they need? And, Steve Hartman goes back on the road to reconnect with a woman who actually enjoyed paying her bills. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...

Apr 11, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/10/25

The uncertainty of the trade war is rattling financial markets. All six people on board, including three children, died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday. A New York jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:/...

Apr 10, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/09/25

Stocks soared on Wednesday following President Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services secretary, spoke with CBS News’ Dr Jon LaPook about weight loss drugs and health program cuts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 09, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/08/25

Far-UVC light is a form of ultraviolet light that can kill viruses and bacteria in the air without harming humans. Researchers say it could be instrumental in stopping the spread of illnesses like the flu and possibly future pandemics. Freeze warnings are in effect across parts of the Northeast, while rising rivers threaten areas of the Midwest after a barrage of severe weather. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has approved every execution in the state, but is fighting to stop one — th...

Apr 08, 202527 min

CBS Evening News, 04/07/25

President Trump said the U.S. will apply an additional 50% tariff on imports from China if the Asian nation doesn't withdraw its plan to impose a retaliatory 34% import fee on American products. The Supreme Court clears the way for deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to resume. As the cost of lumber soars due to rising tariffs, families impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires face skyrocketing rebuilding costs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://...

Apr 07, 202527 min
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