Bill Gates faces hours of questioning over Jeffrey Epstein ties
One of the richest men in the world, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, testified about his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday. Gates told lawmakers he never saw Epstein engage in criminal conduct. Nikole Killion reports.
Desperate search in California for missing girl, swept away by rip currents
Rescue teams battled swirling and dangerous surf, searching for a young girl swept away in Orange County on Tuesday night. The girl's family was walking on the sand when a wave and strong rip currents carried them out. Her mother and a sibling were res...
Outbreak of dangerous weather hits U.S.
A multi-day severe storm threat widened to more than 100 million Americans. In addition to tornadoes, forecasters are looking out for hail storms, damaging winds and temperatures soaring into the triple digits. Tom Hanson reports.
U.S. inflation hits 3-year-high
The U.S. saw its highest inflation since April 2023 in May, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump says it’s time for Iran to “pay the price” as U.S. announces new strikes
The U.S. military said it launched new attacks on Iran on Wednesday, with President Trump saying it's time for the regime to "pay the price." Ed O'Keefe reports.
NBA Finals Game 4 watch party outside Madison Square Garden canceled as heightened security remains
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will square off in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night, but fans hoping to watch the game outside Madison Square Garden will have to find new plans. CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher has more.
Bill Gates says his Epstein ties were a “grave error in judgement” on Capitol Hill
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told members of Congress that his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were a "grave error in judgment." He was the latest witness to appear before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating the gove...
What May’s inflation report signals about state of U.S. economy
Inflation in the U.S. accelerated in May to its highest level in more than three years. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady breaks down the numbers.
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U.S. military announces new strikes against Iran; inflation hits 3-year high in May.
Meta offering free training program to fast-track trade jobs
Meta has created a free five-week training course called America's Workforce Academy to address shortages of jobs like fiber technicians, welders, plumbers and electricians. The workers would help build data centers and then be guaranteed a job in a sk...