Lawyers urge court to recognize a constitutional right to film police
The decision that would allow officers to be sued if they interfere with bystanders trying to record them.
The decision that would allow officers to be sued if they interfere with bystanders trying to record them.
Former President Trump is suing Google, Twitter and Facebook after he was blocked from social media platforms following the Capitol riot. He claims they are censoring conservative views and violating freedom of speech.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 on Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongfully suspended a student from her cheerleading activities after she used profanity in a Snapchat post. She was not on school grounds when she made the post. Jan Crawford has the details.
Biden unveils strategy to tackle rising crime and gun violence; Supreme Court sides with cheerleader in free speech case
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of high school cheerleader Brandi Levy, who expressed her disappointment with profanity on social media about not making the varsity squad. The high court ruled her speech was protected by the First Amendment after she was suspended. Jan Crawford has more.
Conservative venture capitalists Peter Thiel and J.D. Vance are investing in video platform Rumble, which has gained significant popularity among right-leaning users in recent months. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the investment could mean for Rumble.
In the early months of the Trump administration, the Justice Department secretly obtained phone and email records belonging to three Washington Post reporters who were covering the federal probe on ties between Russia and Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett weighs in on what the federal government was looking for in those records, how this may affect journalists' ability to do their job and how the Biden administration is handling leaks.
Brandi Levy, a high school cheerleader in Pennsylvania, was suspended in 2017 after posting a Snapchat containing profanity. Now, Levy's case is being argued in front of the Supreme Court. Jan Crawford has the details.
The Supreme Court is considering a case that could determine the extent of First Amendment rights for millions of students nationwide. The case stems from a lawsuit filed by the parents of a high school cheerleader who was punished by her school for a profanity-laced series of Snapchats in 2017. Justin Driver, a professor at Yale Law School and the author of "The Schoolhouse Gate: Public Education, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for the American Mind," joins CBSN to discuss the impact this case could have.
House impeachment managers presented new evidence and dramatic video of the Capitol assault in their case against former President Donald Trump. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to break down the prosecution's arguments, and what we can expect in the coming days.
Porn purveyor Larry Flynt, who built Hustler magazine into an adult entertainment empire while championing First Amendment rights, died Wednesday. He was 78. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Former President Trump's second impeachment trial begins today. House impeachment managers and his legal team will offer arguments on the constitutionality of holding the trial. Law professor Kim Wehle joins "CBSN AM" to offer a preview of what to expect.
Democrats are calling former President Trump singularly responsible for inciting the U.S. Capitol attack. Mr. Trump's legal team says his remarks before the riot are protected by the First Amendment. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies "de-platforming" users (even a president) for speech that enflames?
Citing a risk of "further incitement of violence," Twitter permanently banned President Trump from its services on Friday. Trump also faces a possible second impeachment following the assault on the Capitol from his supporters. Paula Reid has more.
"Social media platforms have become de facto public forums where people exercise their freedom of speech — but social media can also be used to challenge that freedom. The latest episode of CBSN Originals "Speaking Frankly" series explores this controversy. CBS News documentary reporter Ines Novacic joined CBSN to discuss.
The Justice Department filed a statement of interest in support of Lighthouse Fellowship Church in Chincoteague Island, Virginia.
With nearly all Americans subject to mandatory stay-at-home orders, houses of worship have altered their practices in accordance with federal, state and local social distancing guidelines.
The justices will likely hear arguments in its next term, which begins in October.
Indiana University Bloomington has come under fire for refusing to oust a tenured professor for sharing racist, homophobic and sexist posts on social media. The college cited Professor Eric Rasmusen's First Amendment rights in its decision. The outrage followed a tweet Rasmusen sent out this month that quoted an article saying in part, "geniuses are overwhelmingly male." He included a link to the article, titled "Are Women Destroying Academia? Probably."
The former speaker of the House called the press "the enemies of the president"
A three-judge panel agreed with a lower court judge who said Trump violates the First Amendment when he blocks critics
Officials had previously refused to register the brand's name as a result of standing federal law
Raid on a freelance journalist's home and officer was in connection to a leaked police report about the death of a public defender
A lawsuit says border agents are violating constitutional rights with its searches
Firearms sold by law enforcement have turned up at crime scenes thousands of times in recent years, a CBS News Investigation found.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
The Justice Department said Thursday morning that the president was asserting executive privilege over the recordings with special counsel Robert Hur.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
As the Israeli defense chief says his troops shouldn't take over Gaza after the war, mistaken tank fire kills 5 of the IDF's own.
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
Forensic tests allowed Mississippi authorities to identify the remains of a woman killed almost two decades ago in Hurricane Katrina.
Worcester teen Harris Wolobah died after taking part in the "One Chip Challenge" last year.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
Authorities have released body camera footage and dash camera video recorded at the scene of Tuesday's deadly bus crash in central Florida.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has attended portions of about a third of Trump's trial days.
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
The report also highlights the financial destruction that can occur when workers take unpaid time off after being hurt or tired from the job.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg has attended portions of about a third of Trump's trial days.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
A new study finds hospitals with a higher share of women surgeons and and anesthetists shave better patient outcomes.
Experts call for better drug testing procedures as more states legalize marijuana and societal norms change.
Opioid overdose deaths decreased, but there was an increase in overdose deaths from psychostimulants like meth and cocaine.
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
As the Israeli defense chief says his troops shouldn't take over Gaza after the war, mistaken tank fire kills 5 of the IDF's own.
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
Russian media say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, who has been jailed for two weeks, is cooperating with authorities and has pleaded guilty to theft.
Celebrated makeup artist Daniel Martin is known for his work with Hollywood stars like Michelle Yeoh, Nina Dobrev, Jessica Alba and Meghan Markle.
Preview: The Emmy Award-winning news program's annual "By Design" edition on May 19 features Courteney Cox, a $3 million sports car, a bold new plan by tech billionaires, Martha Stewart and more.
Angie Harmon said she heard a gunshot and rushed outside, where she found her dog had been shot, and saw the delivery person putting a gun into the front of his pants, according to the lawsuit.
Whoopi Goldberg described the book as a way to dispel speculations about her upbringing and to share her story on her own terms.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
Ransomware attack targeted a Nissan virtual private network, the automaker's U.S. subsidiary said.
The Innovation & Disruption Leaders documentary series transforms corporate buzzwords like 'tech' and 'AI' into accessible concepts. Through the power of visual storytelling, we delve into the minds of industry leaders, executives and entrepreneurs alike. Who will decide the destiny of tomorrow's business landscape? By putting business in front of the camera, these incredible films get us one step closer to the answer.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The 12-second execution of the alleged theft took months to plan, federal prosecutors said.
A group of TikTok creators is suing to stop a new law that could ban the social media app in the U.S. The legal challenge follows another lawsuit filed by TikTok and its China-based owner.
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.
Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.
The governors of Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Virginia wrote a letter Tuesday asking the territory to show mercy to the Americans arrested on the island.
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.
Police believe they have found the body of Sylvia Pagan days after her daughter was found safe.
The Lehigh County District Attorney announced charges against Michael Breisch, 65, for the murder of 78-year-old widow Rose Hnath in 1989 outside Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.
The large explosion of energy and light from the sun comes just days after Earth was slammed with the biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
WASP-193b is 50% larger than Jupiter — the largest planet in our solar system — but seven times less massive because of it's extraordinarily low density.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
The oxygen valve that derailed a launch try last week has been replaced, but engineers want more time to verify an unrelated helium leak has been fixed.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
This week marks 70 years since the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education ruling made it illegal to segregate schools in the U.S. based on race. Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, joined CBS News to talk about the anniversary and the impact of the decision.
This new P+ Original true crime docuseries exposes one of the most prolific serial killers you've never heard of, Billy Chemirmir, who operated undetected for nearly two years by exploiting a culture that ignores, exploits and dismisses our aging population. Stream the new true crime docuseries only on Paramount+.
Former President Donald Trump appears attentive in court as his defense team questions his former attorney Michael Cohen. Cohen already testified against Trump in the "hush money" criminal trial in New York. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Katrina Kaufman break down the latest in Cohen's testimony.
When a photo album depicting Nazis at dinner parties and picnics arrived at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2007, historians weren’t sure what to make of it. It turned out to be a rare personal scrapbook of a high-ranking Nazi officer. Sunday.
Various House committees are considering contempt of Congress charges against Attorney General Merrick Garland after he advised President Biden to invoke executive privilege to block access to a taped interview in the classified documents case. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.