Israel says it will return video equipment seized from AP
The AP earlier Tuesday said it "decries in the strongest terms" Israel's shutting down of the news agency's live Gaza video feed to clients and its seizing of AP equipment.
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Biden blasts violent college protests
President Biden said Friday that violent protests at college campuses across the U.S. are not protected under the Constitution's First Amendment. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Johnson calls on Columbia president to resign
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Columbia University on Wednesday as pro-Palestinian protests continued on the campus. CBS News' Nancy Chen spoke with the speaker about the demonstrations.
Friend of Evan Gershkovich on release effort
Friday marks one year since Russian authorities arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, an action the State Department calls a "wrongful detention." Jeremy Berke, a close friend of Gershkovich, joins CBS News to discuss what the past year has been like, and the efforts to bring the imprisoned journalist home.
Trump lawyer argues to dismiss Georgia case
A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump's First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with key takeaways.
New Hong Kong law cracks down on dissent
A new law in Hong Kong will crack down on all forms of dissent. John Tai, senior adviser at Pamir Consulting, joins CBS News to discuss how the new legislation could affect freedoms for people and foreign businesses.
Supreme Court social media case: What to know
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Supreme Court to hear free speech cases
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Monday on whether the government crossed a constitutional line by pressuring social media platforms to take down content it deemed misleading on topics like COVID-19 and the 2020 presidential election. They'll also hear arguments in a dispute from the National Rifle Association and could rule on Texas' controversial immigration law. Chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca have more on the cases.
Supreme Court wary of restricting government contact with social media firms
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
How SCOTUS could reshape social media
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in cases that will likely shape the future of free speech online. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter for the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to unpack what's at stake.
SCOTUS appears divided on social media cases
The Supreme Court heard two cases Monday that could change how Americans interact with social media. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the oral arguments.
Julian Assange faces ruling on final appeal against U.S. extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing a U.K. court ruling on his final bid to stop his extradition to the U.S. to face espionage charges.
What Alexey Navalny wanted people to know "if they decide to kill me"
Opposition leader Alexey Navalny told Russians what to do if he was killed, and his wife has a message for the world now.
Jimmy Lai, media mogul who challenged China, goes on trial in Hong Kong
Former Hong Kong media magnate Jimmy Lai dared for years to demand free speech from China's government. 3 years after his arrest, he's facing a possible life sentence.
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial starts
The trial of Jimmy Lai started Monday in Hong Kong after a yearlong delay. The media tycoon and free speech advocate, who has been a critic of China, is charged with several crimes, including colluding with foreign forces. Lai's son is not expecting justice at his trial and Amnesty International has called it a sham. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Wesleyan University president on antisemitism
College campuses across the country are experiencing increasing hate, following the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Wesleyan University's president, Michael Roth, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss free speech and how the conflict is impacting students.
UPenn president resigns after congressional hearing
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned Saturday in the wake of her controversial testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. The presidents of both Harvard and MIT have also received significant criticism for their testimony as well.
Trump's election case gag order appealed
An appeals court heard arguments Monday over a federal judge's ruling that could limit what former president Donald Trump can say about potential witnesses and court personnel ahead of his criminal trial in Washington, D.C. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what both sides argued.
How attorneys are appealing Trump's gag order
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are asking an appeals court to revoke the gag order a federal court placed on him while he's on trial for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case the Trump team is trying to make.
Concerns grow over free speech in Israel
As the war rages on between Israel and Hamas, there is another battle being fought in Israel over freedom of speech. Haley Ott explains.
Russia hands exiled journalist prison sentence for Ukraine war protests
Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who escaped Russia after staging an on-air protest against the Ukraine war, was sentenced to prison in absentia.
Kansas police chief suspended in wake of police raid on local newspaper
Police raided the newspaper in August, seizing personal cellphones, computers, the newspaper's file server and other equipment.
TikTok users file lawsuit challenging Montana ban
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.
Roald Dahl books get controversial revisions
The latest edition of Roald Dahl's children's books include some revisions in the way they refer to race, gender, weight and other issues. The publisher says it's an effort to ensure the books "continue to be enjoyed by all today," but critics are sounding the alarm about censorship. Professor Roy Gutterman, director of the Newhouse School's Tully Center for Free Speech at Syracuse University College of Law, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
BBC's India offices searched after documentary criticizes PM Modi
Tax officials call the "survey" of the U.K. broadcaster routine, but the ruling party has accused the BBC of "spewing venom" as part of an "anti-Indian agenda."
Trump says "we're going to fight" in remarks a day after his conviction
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Muted frenzy in the courtroom when Trump verdict came in
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Atlas 5 rocket fueled for launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
Fact checking Trump's remarks after historic conviction in "hush money" trial
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
Biden says Israel has extended new cease-fire proposal
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.
Video shows anti-Islam activist among those stabbed in Germany attack
Police confirm that several people were stabbed in an attack in southwest Germany which reportedly targeted an anti-Islam activist.
Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman is fired following investigation
Senior Airman Roger Fortson was in his apartment when he was fatally shot by a deputy.
Nelson Mandela's party loses 30-year majority in South Africa
With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid.
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour to spend time with family
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
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Atlas 5 rocket fueled for launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
Muted frenzy in the courtroom when Trump verdict came in
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Trump says "we're going to fight" in remarks a day after his conviction
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
World War II veteran awarded Pennsylvania high school diploma 2 days before his death at age 98
Gunnery Sgt. Richard Remp served in World War II and stayed in the Marines all the way through the Vietnam War.
Fact checking Trump's remarks after historic conviction in "hush money" trial
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
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Romance Writers of America falls into bankruptcy amid allegations of racism
Authors complained for years that the organization was predominantly White — causing membership to plummet.
Costco vows not to hike the price of its $1.50 hot dog combo
Costco hasn't raised the cost of its popular hot dog and soda combo in nearly 40 years, and it's not about to now, a senior exec says.
Millions of Americans are losing access to low-cost internet service
FCC calls on Congress for funding to restart program that helped low-income households get high-speed internet service.
Google admits its AI Overviews can generate "some odd, inaccurate" results
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
Vermont law requires "Big Oil" to pay for climate change damages
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
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Muted frenzy in the courtroom when Trump verdict came in
As the verdict was read, former President Donald Trump's eyes appeared to close, and his head shook slightly, lips pursed and eyes downcast.
Trump says "we're going to fight" in remarks a day after his conviction
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts in a case stemming from a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Fact checking Trump's remarks after historic conviction in "hush money" trial
CBS News fact checked four misleading claims Trump made about his trial in remarks he made Friday morning.
Ex-U.S. official casts Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain at bribery trial
A former top U.S. agricultural official testified that Menendez tried to stop him from disrupting a halal certification monopoly that Egypt awarded to one of his constituents.
Trump may face travel restrictions in some countries after conviction
The former president often speaks about removing "criminals out of our country." Some countries could keep Trump out of theirs.
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Ozempic craze can trigger complicated feelings for those who wished for "magic fix"
Even if someone has gone through a healing process with body image or their relationship with food, these challenges can "last a lifetime," a licensed mental health counselor tells CBS News.
About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
The FDA is weighing approval of MDMA for PTSD. Here's what patients could see.
Details of the FDA's proposal were published Friday ahead of a meeting next week.
Mediterranean diet associated with 23% reduction in mortality, study finds
The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as a heart-healthy option, but a new study has found the diet may help reduce risk of death.
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Nelson Mandela's party loses 30-year majority in South Africa
With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election, well short of the majority it had held since the famed all-race vote of 1994 that ended apartheid.
Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dead after prison assault
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
Congressional leaders invite Netanyahu to address U.S. lawmakers
The top four leaders of the House and Senate invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress.
Sinaloa cartel leader, a U.S. fugitive, is shot dead in Mexico
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Mental health is another battlefront for Ukrainians in Russian war
As Russia's war on Ukraine continues, a new report finds many Ukrainians are struggling with poor well-being.
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Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming summer tour to spend more time with her "children, family and close friends," Live Nation announced Friday.
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour to spend time with family
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
Book excerpt: "Eruption" by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
Michael Crichton's thriller about a massive volcanic eruption in Hawaii was unfinished when the "Jurassic Park" author died in 2008; more than 15 years later, James Patterson, the bestselling writer behind the Alex Cross series, has completed Crichton's work.
Shoshana Bean on starring in "Hell's Kitchen," inspired by Alicia Keys
Tony-nominated actress Shoshana Bean talked about the opportunity to star in "Hell's Kitchen," which was inspired by Alicia Keys' life.
Maya Hawke on her new music as she films final "Stranger Things" season
Actor Maya Hawke talked about focusing on her music career as the "Stranger Things" star films the final season of the hit series.
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Boeing's Starliner set to launch Saturday
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
OpenAI warns of foreign propaganda campaigns
ChatGPT developer OpenAI warns that state actors worldwide use generative artificial intelligence to run covert propaganda operations. The company told The Washington Post it found groups in Russia, China, Iran and Israel using its technology to build and launch social media campaigns. Gerrit De Vynck, tech reporter for The Post, joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Google admits its AI Overviews can generate "some odd, inaccurate" results
Google said it's rolling back its AI-generated search results feature after two weeks. Here's why.
Alleged Ticketmaster data hack
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
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Study: Climate change killing summer oysters
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Tiny fern breaks world record for largest genome on Earth
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
Tom Steyer on how to beat climate change
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The bird flu vaccine is made with eggs. That has scientists worried.
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
How climate change impacts flight turbulence
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
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Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton dead after prison assault
Robert Pickton was assaulted at Port-Cartier Institution in Quebec, a maximum-security federal institution, by another inmate, authorities said.
Sinaloa cartel leader, a U.S. fugitive, is shot dead in Mexico
Eliseo Imperial Castro, who was wanted by the U.S., was the nephew of Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Man accused of killing Georgia nursing student pleads not guilty
Jose Ibarra pleaded not guilty to killing nursing student Laken Hope Riley on Friday in a Georgia court.
What to know about alleged Ticketmaster hack
A notorious hacking group claims it has stolen names, addresses, phone numbers and partial credit card details from half a billion Ticketmaster customers, putting it up for sale for half a million dollars. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
DNA from fork leads to arrest of man 15 years after uncle killed
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
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Atlas 5 rocket fueled for launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule
Nearly a month after a frustrating launch scrub, the Starliner and its two-person crew were cleared for a second attempt to reach orbit.
Northern lights may return to U.S. early June
If you missed the fantastic display of the northern lights in May, you could soon have another chance. In early June, the active solar region responsible for those multi-colored hues in the night sky will be in prime position to generate solar storms impacting us on Earth. Ryan French, solar physicist with the National Solar Observatory, joins CBS News to explain.
Boeing readies launch of Starliner crew
Boeing is preparing to launch its crewed Starliner spacecraft on Saturday after having to scrub the plan twice before due to technical difficulties. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is following the preparations for Boeing's flight.
Boeing's Starliner with crew on board cleared for second launch try
If the first piloted test flight goes well, NASA hopes to certify the Starliner for regularly scheduled service starting next year.
Earliest and most distant known galaxy spotted by James Webb telescope
The galaxy was spotted as astronomers and scientists studied what's known as "Cosmic Dawn."
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
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Eye Opener: Joe Manchin leaves Democratic party
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party, and will register as an Independent. Meanwhile, tributes are pouring in for Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, who died this week at 86. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.
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New law aims to combat online predators
A new law requires social media companies to report crimes involving child sex trafficking, grooming or enticement to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and expanding penalties for those who fail to report such content. Advocates hope "The Report Act" will help protect children online. One family is sharing their story.
Biden outlines possible peace plan for Gaza
President Biden outlined a peace proposal to end the war in Gaza on Friday, including a cease-fire, influx of humanitarian aid and a release of hostages. Meanwhile, protests against the war touched off across the nation, leading to dozens of arrests in New York and California.
Breaking down Biden remarks on Trump, Middle East
President Biden broke his silence Friday on former President Donald Trump's conviction in his New York criminal case. His comments preceded remarks about a new Israeli cease-fire proposal. Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett have analysis.