Face the Nation

“Face the Nation” holds the title of the top Sunday morning public affairs show. This program is one of the oldest news broadcasts on television, having first aired on CBS on November 7, 1954. The show is hosted by John Dickerson, who is also the Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News. In addition to his hosting duties, he runs the Whistlestop podcast and contributes to the Political Gabfest podcast for Slate magazine. The guests on the show include political leaders, government officials, and notable international figures currently making headlines. John Dickerson leads a dynamic roundtable discussion with the panelists, focusing on pressing issues of the day.

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Fire destroys home in Winthrop while owner is at Red Sox game, fire officials say

8 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Samantha Chaney |Riley Rourke

No one injured in Winthrop fire that destroyed home Fire officials say that a home went up in flames in Winthrop on Saturday as the owner was at a Red Sox game. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on Trident Avenue. There were no injuries reported as no one was home at the time, according to officials. Fire Chief Scott Wiley said that the crew only had seven firefighters on duty at the time. "So, I came out here and I couldn't see anything was filled with.
2 killed in small plane crash in Capron, Illinois

11 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Todd Feurer

Two people were killed in a small plane crash Saturday afternoon in Boone County in northern Illinois. Boone County Sheriff Scott Yunk said, around 3:20 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a plane crash in a corn field near Capron and Blaine roads in Capron, Illinois, about 90 miles northwest of Chicago, near the Wisconsin state line. When the first deputies arrived on scene, a farmer helped them locate the plane.
Wilyer Abreu hits 3-run HR to start Boston's 15-1 blowout over Toronto

11 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Ken Powtak

By KEN POWTAK Associated PressWilyer Abreu hit a three-run homer in the first inning to jump-start Boston's offense, Ceddanne Rafaela added a two-run shot in the sixth, and the Red Sox snapped a season-high six-game losing streak on Saturday with a 15-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Romy Gonzalez also had a two-run homer for the Red Sox, who halted their worst skid since September 2022.
4 wounded in shooting at laundromat on Chicago's South Side

12 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Todd Feurer

Four people were wounded in a shooting inside a laundromat Saturday afternoon in the Woodlawn neighborhood. Police said, shortly before 4 p.m., the victims were inside a laundromat in the 800 block of East 63rd Street, when two people walked in, pulled out handguns, and started shooting. A 31-year-old man was shot multiple times, and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Chicago Park District lifeguard charged with killing teen, shooting cousin of Laquan McDonald near Douglass Park pool

13 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Todd Feurer

Gunman in deadly shooting at Douglass Park might be Chicago Park District employee, sources say A Chicago Park District lifeguard has been charged with murder and attempted murder, after shooting two teenagers – including a cousin of Laquan McDonald – near the Douglass Park swimming pool on Thursday. Charles Leto, 55, has been charged with one count each of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Illinois State Police trooper injured in DUI crash on I-57 while responding to earlier accident

14 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Todd Feurer

An Illinois State Police trooper is recovering after a driver crashed into their squad car while the trooper was helping with a separate crash early Saturday on Interstate 57 near south suburban Posen. Police said the trooper was inside their squad car around 1:45 a.m. on I-57 near 147th Street, conducting a traffic crash investigation, when he was rear-ended by a Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan.
Ancient city possibly ruled by females living in a "matriarchal society" more than 9,000 years ago, researchers say

15 hours ago | cbsnews.com | Cara Tabachnick

An ancient city was most likely ruled by females living in a "matriarchal society" more than 9,000 years ago, according to a study published in Science this week. Researchers extracted the ancient genomes of more than 130 skeletons from 35 different houses at Çatalhöyük, an ancient city considered one of the most well-preserved Neolithic settlements in southern Anatolia in Turkey.
Oakland's public safety issues are tied to ongoing budget crisis, report says

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Kara St. Cyr

For nearly a decade, Osvaldo Sanchez has weathered break-in after break-in at his restaurant, Agave Uptown, in Oakland. Between 2016 and 2024, the business has been targeted 22 times. "We changed the locks," Sanchez said, noting it's been about a year since the last incident. "But it's not because crime has changed, it's because we changed the locks."Each break-in costs Sanchez thousands of dollars, replacing shattered windows and doors, not to mention the hit to customer traffic and morale.
Chicago Public Schools lays off 161 employees, cuts 209 vacant positions amid $734 budget shortfall

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Todd Feurer

Chicago Public Schools officials on Friday announced more than 160 layoffs, and the elimination of more than 200 vacant positions, mostly among workers in its central office and citywide staff, as the district faces a $734 million budget gap for next year. A CPS spokesperson said 67 central office and network office workers were laid off, along with seven Chicago Teachers Union positions, and 87 employees represented by SEIU Local 73 – nearly all of whom were crossing guards.
Chicago man charged with beating at least 4 people on the same day

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Todd Feurer

A man has been charged with punching at least four people and knocking them to the ground on the same day earlier this week in the Loop, South Loop and Lakeview neighborhoods. Joshua Rowell, 36, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery in Cook County Circuit Court, and one count of forcible assault on a federal judicial employee in federal court in Chicago.