Moving out of your house to live in a van is becoming a new trend among those seeking a more freewheeling lifestyle. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil decided to try it out in California's high desert. In this preview of his report for "CBS Sunday Morning," Dokoupil introduces us to Bob Wells, a former grocery store clerk who's become a guru of life on the road.
More of us are taking shorter, more frequent trip, a trend Conde Nast Traveler calls "micro-vacations." They tend to involve places you can get to quickly, more often, and by spending less money. Mark Ellwood, a contributing editor for the magazine, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the difference between a long weekend and a micro-vacation and what's fueling the rise in these shorter getaways.
Bryan Cranston had to re-create a famous movie character for the Broadway version of "Network." After news anchor Howard Beale has an on-air breakdown, his bosses exploit him to get better TV ratings. Cranston joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the role that's earned him a Tony Award nomination, the message of "Network" and the state of TV news today.
A former Chicago police officer risked her life and career to expose a massive criminal ring in her own department. Undercover narcotics officer Shannon Spalding says fellow cops were planting drugs and extorting people living in a housing project. Despite her fear of retaliation, she and her partner reported them to their department and the FBI. Alex Ferrer, host of CBS's "Whistleblower" series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the investigation unfolded.
Thomas Silverstein, who was held in solitary confinement for 35 years, was admitted to a suburban Denver hospital to undergo surgery and died in intensive care
The Democratic National Committee has scheduled three debates for this summer
A new bill just passed by the House could mean big changes for the U.S. retirement system and your wallet. The legislation would allow more small businesses to offer retirement plans, help people contribute to their retirement while paying off student loans and let parents use retirement money to help with child care. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" with more.
Amid no word on progress toward resuming talks, China is turning to a propaganda offensive against the U.S.
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
When two Chicago police officers discover a "criminal enterprise" run by a crew of dirty cops, they break the code of silence to try and bring them to justice
There are new signs that the Boeing 737 Max won't be flying passengers for a while. The Federal Aviation Administration met with foreign regulators in Fort Worth Thursday to discuss the jet's future. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A new tax incentive for businesses and workers could bring relief for many of the more than 44 million Americans saddled with student debt. Collectively, they owe more than $1.5 trillion, a staggering amount. Ed O'Keefe reports.
A proposed tax incentive for businesses could bring relief for more than 44 million Americans saddled with student debt, who collectively owe a staggering $1.5 trillion
A look back at what we've been covering on "CBS This Morning."
President Trump is pushing harder to "investigate the investigators" who started the Russia probe. He put out a memo Thursday night, giving sweeping new power to his attorney general, who is carrying out his repeated request for an investigation. Paula Reid reports.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak ever. The World Health Organization is warning the disease could spread to other African countries. Making matters worse, the DRC's quarter-century-old civil war is disrupting efforts to treat and contain the outbreak. Debora Patta reports.
A massive financial settlement appears to be in the works for a series of sexual misconduct lawsuits involving disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. This is a major development in the case that helped launch the Me Too movement. Jericka Duncan reports.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign in two weeks. May has repeatedly failed to carry out Brexit, Britain’s voter-approved exit from the European Union. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
A new study found less than a fifth of the people surveyed would definitely fly on a Max in the first six months of its return to service
Parts of Missouri’s capital city are still shut down more than 24 hours after a devastating tornado carved a three-mile path of destruction. One witness says the twister hit Jefferson City like a bomb going off. David Begnaud reports.
The Wisconsin man who admitted kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents is due to be sentenced Friday afternoon. Twenty-one-year-old Jake Patterson has not explained why he held the girl captive for nearly three months until she escaped. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The tweet comes amid an escalating war of words between the president and House speaker
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
Millions of people on the road for Memorial Day face severe storms, while hard-hit towns in the central U.S. recover after deadly tornadoes. Also, British Prime Minister Theresa May announces she will resign in two weeks. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Michelle Casey, of Happy Valley, was taking pictures at Neahkahnie Mountain near Manzanita when she fell