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Former Trump Org. executive pleads guilty
Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty to 15 felony fraud counts in a New York City courtroom Thursday. He was sentenced to 5 months in jail and must repay nearly $2 million and testify in the company's upcoming trial. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green talk with CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe about the breaking news.
Kabul school for girls defies Taliban ban
High school-aged girls are now forbidden to attend national schools in Afghanistan. But girls determined to learn are finding ways to carry on their education despite the Taliban. Imtiaz Tyab visits an unofficial school in Kabul attended by over a hundred girls.Tyab speaks to the woman who founded the school, paying for it out of her own pocket.
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As kids head back to school this year, the cost of basic supplies has skyrocketed amid persisent inflation. Adriana Diaz has some tips on how to save money.
Entomologist on invasive spotted lanternflies
Spotted lanternflies have invaded 11 states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking citizens to squish them on sight. Entomologist Sammy Ramsey, known as "Dr. Buggs," joins "CBS Mornings" to share how to spot and kill these invaders and help scientists track them.
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Dan Price, CEO who cut his pay so workers earned $70,000, quits
Chief executive who slashed his own pay to cover the cost of employee raises is stepping down to fight "false accusations."
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart must pay Ohio $650M in opioids suit
Retail giants' approach to dispensing pain medication caused a public nuisance in the communities, lawsuit alleged.
What we've learned about recessions as Americans brace for impact
The history of recessions in the U.S. reveals key lessons amid fears another storm is brewing.
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Actor James Hong sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to talk about his nearly seven-decade career, and how he has had to face racism on set. Then, Jonathan Vigliotti travels to Alaska to learn how to make akutaq, also known as Eskimo ice cream. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Here Comes the Sun: Sandy Duncan and more
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Here Comes The Sun: Gabby Giffords and more
Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords sits down with Ben Tracy to talk about her recovery after being shot at a congressional campaign event in 2011. Giffords and her husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, also discuss the new documentary, “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down.” Then, Serena Altschul travels to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to learn about Sean Scully’s masterpieces. “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Here Comes The Sun: "The Last Movie Stars" and more
Director Ethan Hawke sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss his new documentary "The Last Movie Stars," centered around the lives of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Also, Liz Palmer takes us to a cafe in Tokyo, Japan where customers come to concentrate to meet a deadline. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
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Wisconsin school board bans teachers from displaying pride flag
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Shamina Aubuchon discusses children's book
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Chicago students and parents get free college
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Colorado River Basin plans for a drier future
Seven states and 30 Native American tribes lying in the Colorado River Basin prepare to make hard choices as water levels plummet. Bill Whitaker reports.
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"While I was on the phone with the 911 dispatcher, the football players who witnessed the wreck, ran to the car and started helping the lady," said a teacher who witnessed the heroic rescue by the group of teens.
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Part of a foot, in a shoe, spotted in Yellowstone hot spring
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One of the world's largest moths has been found for the first time in the U.S.
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Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
Luke Knox, college football player and brother of Bills' Dawson Knox, dead at 22
"Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow we feel because of the passing of our teammate and friend Luke Knox," coach Mike Macintyre said.
NBC News' Richard Engel announces death of 6-year-old son
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Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
Dodge unveils all-electric version of its Charger muscle car
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Surging school supply costs affect families
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Popular TikTokers are calling out Amazon's labor practices
Dozens of creators on the video platform want their peers to blacklist the retail giant over its labor practices.
U.S. announces trade talks with Taiwan and China immediately shows its wrath
Beijing warned Washington not to encourage Taiwan to try to make its de facto independence from China permanent, a step Beijing says would lead to war.
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Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
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Major media companies seek release of Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
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Biden signs bill making benefits available to families of officers who die by suicide
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp moves to quash subpoena in election probe
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Child dies after suspected brain-eating amoeba infection in Nebraska, officials say
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Health officials investigate "fast-moving" E. coli outbreak of unknown cause
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CDC updates COVID-19 guidelines in overhaul
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Some Afghan girls manage to keep learning, but few see a bright future
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Venice mayor calls out two "idiots" who surfed in city's canals
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U.S. announces trade talks with Taiwan and China immediately shows its wrath
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Anne Heche's death after fiery car crash was accidental, coroner rules
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Solange Knowles is second Black woman to have score commissioned by N.Y.C. Ballet
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Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy
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Popular TikTokers are calling out Amazon's labor practices
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Child dies after suspected brain-eating amoeba infection in Nebraska, officials say
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Mystery toxin suspected in huge fish die-off in major European river
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Prehistoric fish may be spawning in Georgia for first time in 50 years
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Former Trump Org. executive pleads guilty
Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty to 15 felony fraud counts in a New York City courtroom Thursday. He was sentenced to 5 months in jail and must repay nearly $2 million and testify in the company's upcoming trial. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green talk with CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe about the breaking news.
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
Judge denies bail for Rushdie's attacker, bars interviews
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Group text leads to a mistrial for Florida man charged with killing 3-year-old
The prosecutor sent a message about a judge's ruling to a group chat that included the judge.
Dealers rush to sell ghost gun parts
New federal firearms regulations will soon restrict what are known as ghost guns, or unserialized homemade firearms. But as CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports, retailers are scrambling to sell them before the new rules take effect August 24.
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NASA rmoves SLS moon rocket rollout back to launch pad
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Space mission shows Earth's water may be from asteroids, study says
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Meteor's loud boom rattles skies over Salt Lake City and beyond
Even Utah's governor, out for a run, heard the boom, which was caused by what the National Weather Service said was a meteor.
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Death toll rises in Kabul mosque bombing
At least 21 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bomb exploded at a mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan. Witnesses say a suicide bomber carried out the attack. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins us from Kabul with the latest on that plus the setbacks to women's rights since the Taliban takeover one year ago.
Legal analyst on Weisselberg's guilty plea
Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, has pleaded guilty to 15 federal counts of fraud and tax evasion. As part of the plea deal he will serve a 5-month sentence, pay $2 million, and be compelled to testify against the company in a trial later this year. CBS News legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe breaks down his plea and what it could mean for the company.
Hearing on unsealing Mar-a-Lago affidavit
A federal judge is holding a hearing in Florida Thursday to consider whether to release the affidavit supporting the search warrant executed at Mar-a-Lago last week. Many of the nation's largest media outlets, including CBS News, are arguing for its release. CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane break down what's at stake.
Former Trump Org. executive pleads guilty
Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty to 15 felony fraud counts in a New York City courtroom Thursday. He was sentenced to 5 months in jail and must repay nearly $2 million and testify in the company's upcoming trial. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green talk with CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe about the breaking news.