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The Alabama Republican senator is still blocking hundreds of military promotions and confirmations, but votes on two more top ones are slated for today.
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The Alabama Republican senator is still blocking hundreds of military promotions and confirmations, but votes on two more top ones are slated for today.
The Biden administration will make more than 400,000 migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
The government could shut down in October. Here's what that means and who would be affected.
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House for the first time since former President Donald Trump's indictments.
Video showed Gershun Freeman being beaten by multiple deputies in the Shelby County jail. His death was ruled a homicide.
Under federal sentencing guidelines, Ray Epps will face between zero and six months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of disorderly conduct.
The writers union and studios issued a joint statement -- itself a rarity -- saying negotiations resumed Wednesday and will continue Thursday.
A manhunt is underway for Kevin Mason after he walked out of jail on Sept. 13 due to a clerical error. His girlfriend, who picked him up and gave him a phone, was arrested Wednesday.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
New Census data tracking Americans' incomes based on their college major shows big gaps between the highest- and lowest-earning subjects.
Some members of Congress are proposing legislation to make government shutdowns more painful — for Congress.
Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he would eliminate several federal regulations on fossil fuels.
President Biden raised "hard issues" around protecting democratic values during a Wednesday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The family of a man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge in North Carolina while allegedly following directions using Google Maps is suing the company.
The man was moving an old bag of potting soil from his porch when the bees came out of the bag.
Teo Boon Ching, known as the "Godfather," sold a dozen black rhino and white rhino horns to a U.S. government confidential source, federal prosecutors said.
Until nearly the end of what was a "nail-biting competition," Simone Biles was in third place, according to USA Gymnastics.
Earlier this month, Sufjan said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House for the first time since former President Donald Trump's indictments.
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
Special counsel Jack Smith says the former president "has spread disparaging and inflammatory public posts on Truth Social on a near-daily basis" regarding D.C. citizens, the court and prospective witnesses.
A brief overview of the key players and allegations in each of Donald Trump's four criminal cases.
Former President Donald Trump is helping one co-defendant, his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, by appearing at a fundraiser for him Thursday night.
The Fed announced a pause in interest rate hikes on Wednesday, giving homebuyers something to think about.
If you're considering tapping into your home equity, here's what the Fed's latest interest rate pause might mean for you.
Gold has been a popular investment amidst regular rate hikes. Here's what the Fed's latest decision might mean for it.
Parts of the U.S. federal government are at risk of shutting down if lawmakers can't strike a deal by midnight on September 30. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on the looming shutdown and its impact on Congress and the Biden White House.
With mortgage rates hovering above 7% for five straight weeks, prospective buyers are facing a housing shortage as would-be sellers seek to keep their low, locked-in rates. Nancy Chen has details.
Testifying for more than five hours before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the veracity of the Justice Department's investigations into former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, son of President Biden. Garland said that "no one" from the Biden administration "told me to indict" Trump.
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing.
UAW leaders point to large increase in CEO salaries as proof Detroit's Big Three can afford to pay workers more.
Suit claims the company behind ChatGPT fed copyrighted works by bestselling writers including Scott Turow and Elin Hilderbrand into its AI.
McDonald's has faced several lawsuits over the years over claims of burning hot coffee, and in one case, chicken nuggets.
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
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Testifying for more than five hours before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the veracity of the Justice Department's investigations into former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden, son of President Biden. Garland said that "no one" from the Biden administration "told me to indict" Trump.
With mortgage rates hovering above 7% for five straight weeks, prospective buyers are facing a housing shortage as would-be sellers seek to keep their low, locked-in rates. Nancy Chen has details.
A high school band director in Birmingham, Alabama, who was tased and arrested following a football game last week after police allegedly asked him to stop his band's performance spoke out Wednesday, saying he was the victim of "excessive" force by police in front of parents and students. Omar Villafranca has more.
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with James Brown.
Andrew Lester, a White 84-year-old homeowner, is accused of shooting Ralph Yarl in April after the Black high-schooler mistakenly came to his Kansas City home.
In our "Changing the Game" series, we highlight extraordinary women who are making a difference. Maya Penn is a 23-year-old environmental climate activist, author, business owner, animator and filmmaker. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her passion for activism since a young age and advice for youth on making environmental change.
World renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his non-profit's first cookbook, "The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope." He discusses the book's message and the special contributors like former first lady Michelle Obama and Meghan Markle, and highlights the volunteers that make a difference at World Central Kitchen.
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and we are sharing a powerful story about perseverance from NASA astronaut José Hernandez. Hernandez was a migrant worker as a child, and dreamed of one day going to space. His life story is portrayed in the movie, "A Million Miles Away," streaming on Prime Video. For our series "Note to Self," Hernandez shares a letter with his younger self about his journey to the stars and beyond.
On the 12th anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the Department of Defense will take steps to help restore honor to veterans who were discharged from the military for their sexual orientation. A 2022 CBS News investigation found tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans who received a discriminatory discharge were restricted from accessing their due benefits. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports from New York.
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
San Francisco-based grocery delivery company Instacart made its Nasdaq debut on Tuesday, closing at about a 12% gain. Natalie Lung, a technology reporter for Bloomberg, joins CBS News to discuss Instacart's transition to a public company.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's optimistic that he'll find a way to get House Republicans to come together and pass a bill to avert a government shutdown as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department's investigations into former President Trump and President Biden's son, Hunter, while testifying before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on the hours-long hearing.
Illegal border crossings have been going up after falling to a two-year low in June. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines possible reasons behind the increase.
The seafood retailer said the blue lobster was a one in 2 million discovery.
When two Massachusetts moms saw a gap in the clothing industry, they decided to fill it themselves. They saw a need for clothes for those with disabilities and created befree, an adaptive clothing brand.
Two Massachusetts mothers — inspired by Nikki Puzzo's daughter, Stella — hope to make adaptive clothing for people with disabilities mainstream through their brand, befree.
Behind a heap of crumbled cinder block in the quake-rocked High Atlas Mountains, there was a tiny creature struggling to move. Now Popty the puppy has a new home.
A man who was a foster child adopts five siblings who were separated by foster care. A bus driver instills life lessons in students that stick with them long after they graduate. And a pharmacist in Maui helps deliver medications to people in need after the wildfire, in this episode of "The Uplift."
A CBS Reports investigation found that Americans have been aiding Mexican drug cartels by smuggling military-grade weapons across the U.S. border into Mexico, at a scale and scope previously unreported — providing the firepower cartels need to operate with impunity.
The mighty bison was virtually wiped out a century ago. But a few remained in the heart of Yellowstone National Park. CBS Reports explores the American icon’s incredible return from the brink, and its remarkable role in revitalizing and restoring sacred tribal culture and traditions.
CBS Reports explores the iconic American bison’s incredible return from the brink, and its remarkable role in revitalizing and restoring sacred tribal culture and traditions. Watch the full story at cbsnews.com/bison
In July 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated, leaving a power vacuum seized upon by rival gangs that now effectively run the capital city of Port-au-Prince. It’s the latest in a long history of hardships, including some in which the US has played a role. Remarkably Haitians are undeterred in their optimism for a better future. CBS Reports explores Haiti’s current crisis, fueled in part by American firepower, and the inspiring stories amidst the anarchy of those fighting to fulfill Haiti’s promise. After the documentary’s release, a spokesperson from Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry's office provided the following statement: "We don't deal with gangs. We don't talk to them. We don't negotiate with them. We don't even want to sit with them."
Today, the phrase "40 acres and a mule" represents the broken promises the U.S. government has made to Black American farmers, contributing to a vast racial wealth gap. CBS Reports explores the ways in which Black Americans are trying to reclaim their land, connect to their ancestry, and generate wealth that can be passed on for generations to come.
New Census data tracking Americans' incomes based on their college major shows big gaps between the highest- and lowest-earning subjects.
Video showed Gershun Freeman being beaten by multiple deputies in the Shelby County jail. His death was ruled a homicide.
A manhunt is underway for Kevin Mason after he walked out of jail on Sept. 13 due to a clerical error. His girlfriend, who picked him up and gave him a phone, was arrested Wednesday.
Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he would eliminate several federal regulations on fossil fuels.
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
New Census data tracking Americans' incomes based on their college major shows big gaps between the highest- and lowest-earning subjects.
The writers union and studios issued a joint statement -- itself a rarity -- saying negotiations resumed Wednesday and will continue Thursday.
Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing.
UAW leaders point to large increase in CEO salaries as proof Detroit's Big Three can afford to pay workers more.
The central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged after 11 hikes since March 2022, which has boosted borrowing costs for millions of Americans.
Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he would eliminate several federal regulations on fossil fuels.
Some members of Congress are proposing legislation to make government shutdowns more painful — for Congress.
The government could shut down in October. Here's what that means and who would be affected.
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
Under federal sentencing guidelines, Ray Epps will face between zero and six months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of disorderly conduct.
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
New data also shows what helps people enter recovery from drug addiction and substance use disorder.
The seafood retailer said the blue lobster was a one in 2 million discovery.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have clashed for years over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Here's what the dispute is all about.
Five U.S. citizens detained by Iran were freed Monday in exchange for the transfer of $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian oil assets and the release of five Iranians facing charges in the U.S.
A California winemaker is the first in the U.S. to embrace a British company's effort to decarbonize the drink industry, bottling wine in paper instead of glass.
Prince William is in New York and is revealing the finalists for the Earthshot Prize, his climate-focused charity.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Bijou Phillips, also an actor, and Danny Masterson married in 2011. They have one daughter.
Dog walking and help with Sunday crossword are other quirky services being offered to raise money for production workers impacted by Hollywood strikes.
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
Madonna explained that before the Pepsi commercial could premiere, her "Like a Prayer" music video came out – and was met with criticism.
Apple's newest software update brings several new features to iPhones, including Standby mode and live voicemail transcribing.
Suit claims the company behind ChatGPT fed copyrighted works by bestselling writers including Scott Turow and Elin Hilderbrand into its AI.
Clorox says it's moving back to normal operations this week after a cyberattack reported in mid-August shut down the company's order-processing system. Teresa Rivas, a reporter for Barron's, joined CBS News to discuss what's known about the hack and what kind of effects are expected on store shelves.
Apple's iOS 17 update is now available to download for newer Apple devices, just days before the iPhone 15 is set to hit store shelves. CNET host Abrar Al-Heeti joined CBS News to talk about what's new in the update.
The FTC is alerting 37 million people that they may qualify for a refund under a federal settlement with Fortnite-maker Epic Games.
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The tarantula's coloring resembles "electrical sparks," researchers said.
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
The state of California is launching a lawsuit against some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of deceiving the public for decades and engaging in a massive cover-up of the environmental risks associated with fossil fuels. Korey G. Silverman-Roati, senior fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
The state of California is suing some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world, accusing them of over 50 years of deception. The lawsuit claims the companies covered up the risks fossil fuels posed to the environment and protected their profits over the health of the planet. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined CBS News to discuss the lawsuit.
Video showed Gershun Freeman being beaten by multiple deputies in the Shelby County jail. His death was ruled a homicide.
A manhunt is underway for Kevin Mason after he walked out of jail on Sept. 13 due to a clerical error. His girlfriend, who picked him up and gave him a phone, was arrested Wednesday.
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
Under federal sentencing guidelines, Ray Epps will face between zero and six months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of disorderly conduct.
Teo Boon Ching, known as the "Godfather," sold a dozen black rhino and white rhino horns to a U.S. government confidential source, federal prosecutors said.
Frank Rubio and two cosmonaut crewmates return to Earth next Wednesday to wrap up a U.S. record 371-day stay in orbit.
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
The crew is replacing another Soyuz crew, including NASA's Frank Rubio, who's wrapping up a record 371-day stay in space.
NASA released a new report on UFOs — also known as unidentified anomalous phenomena — on Thursday. The report examines how the space agency can better contribute to the scientific understanding of the objects. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "Prime Time" to separate fact from science fiction.
The image shows "luminous regions" around a newborn star in a strikingly high resolution.
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
On Nov. 11, 2012, Jake Nolan accompanied his psychiatrist cousin to a NYC Home Depot where she purchased a sledgehammer; 24 hours later, it became a key piece of evidence in a crime that ended with Nolan and her ex-lover in the hospital.
Coach Deion Sanders is bringing “Prime Time” attitude to the Colorado Buffaloes program, rocketing the Pac-12 team to prominence and making it the unlikely talk of the college football world.
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
With mortgage rates hovering above 7% for five straight weeks, prospective buyers are facing a housing shortage as would-be sellers seek to keep their low, locked-in rates. Nancy Chen has details.
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday declined to approve Neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray that offers a needle-free alternative for treating severe allergic reactions. The FDA said Neffy needs more research.
A high school band director in Birmingham, Alabama, who was tased and arrested following a football game last week after police allegedly asked him to stop his band's performance spoke out Wednesday, saying he was the victim of "excessive" force by police in front of parents and students. Omar Villafranca has more.