Pentagon works with U.S. rare earths company to counter China’s dominance
The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.
Savannah Bananas pack stadiums with their zany twist on baseball | 60 Minutes
Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole dreamed of making baseball livelier and more fun. Now the team is taking its dances, acrobatics, and trick plays to sold-out stadiums across the U.S.
London cabbies not ready to hand over their keys to AI-powered, autonomous taxis
London black cab drivers, who are required to memorize thousands of streets to get their license, are being tested in a new way. Several companies are trying to bring robotaxis to the city's streets.
The American rare earths company seeking to topple China’s dominance | 60 Minutes
The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.
7/5/2026: Elemental Crisis; The Knowledge; Banana Ball
First, a report on the only active rare earth mine in the U.S. Then, London's cabbies skeptical about robotaxis. And, a look inside the world of Banana Ball.
7/5: CBS Weekend News
Folarin Balogun will play in U.S. World Cup match against Belgium; extreme weather mars Fourth of July weekend.
New York welcomes Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships
As the nation marked its 250th anniversary, a massive flotilla headed to New York City for the Sail4th 250 gathering of warships and historic vessels. Bradley Blackburn and Alice Gainer report.
Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall near Guam with extreme, life-threatening winds
Bavi, a massive cyclone approaching the Mariana Islands east of the Philippines, was forecast to strike Rota early Monday morning local time.
Students share what America means to them
A nationwide contest in honor of America 250 asked students from across the U.S. to share what America means to them. Around 10-thousand answered the call - submitting essays or artwork.. then 250 winners were selected for a special field trip experien...
Inside the exhibits at the Great American State Fair
In honor of America 250, Washington D.C. is hosting the "Great American State Fair, featuring pavilions and cultural exhibitions from all US states and territories on the National Mall. Natalie Brand reports.