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Maxwell gets 20-year sentence in Epstein case
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to two decades behind bars for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Her attorney plans to appeal the judge's decision. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Battle over abortion rights moves to contraceptives
The abortion battle lines have shifted to the states. In Texas, a judge allowed clinics to resume abortions up to six weeks of pregnancy -- but only until the next hearing in mid-July. It's one of three states where courts have put bans on hold. Lilia Luciano has more.
Drought, Ukraine war fuel South Sudan hunger crisis
The World Food Programme delivered its last distribution of food to a South Sudan village for the year. After that, the community must survive on its own. The acting country director said aid has been suspended to nearly 2 million people since the start of the war in Ukraine. Debora Patta shares more.
At least 51 migrants found dead in truck
At least 51 migrants died after being found in an abandoned tractor-trailer in the scorching summer heat in San Antonio. Three arrests have been made as officials demand a full investigation into the alleged human trafficking. Omar Villafranca takes a look.
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"We're going to the Capitol": Revelations from the sixth Jan. 6 hearing
The sixth hearing featured a former top aide to Mark Meadows, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff.
2022 primary results: Illinois, Colorado, New York and more
Eight states went to the polls Tuesday.
Secret Service to respond to Jan. 6 committee regarding Trump's actions
The Secret Service wants to respond "regarding the new allegations surfaced in today's testimony," said Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Trump lunged at head of security, demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
"The president said something to the effect of, 'I'm the effing president, take me up to the Capitol now,'" Hutchinson said.
PGA commissioner discusses changes tour made to compete with LIV Golf
The PGA Tour commissioner spoke about upcoming changes to the tour and how it's competing with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
Who is Cassidy Hutchinson? Former Trump White House aide testifies
An unexpected hearing was announced so the House Jan. 6 committee could present "recently obtained evidence" and hear testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson. But who is she?
Turkey lifts its objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called it "a historic decision."
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
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Zelenskyy pleads with U.N. to "act immediately" following missile strike on mall
Zelenskyy spoke to diplomats at an emergency Security Council meeting following a Russian missile strike on a shopping mall.
Deaths mount as Ukraine calls Russian mall strike a "terrorist attack"
"It's really scary," one of the dozens wounded in the attack said. "I'd tell women who left the country with their kids, don't come back."
Dr. Jill Biden: "First ladies across the globe are committed" to helping Ukrainians
"I've spoken to several of them, and they're committed to keep pushing this forward," the first lady told CBS News in Madrid.
U.S. to send missile defense system as Russia makes gains in Ukraine
More weapons are being promised, but Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns the U.S. and its allies "need to move more efficiently if they're truly our partners."
NATO announces massive increase in high-readiness forces
Troop levels will be boosted in member states bordering Russia.
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California land taken from Black couple in 1920's returned to heirs
The land was purchased in 1912 by Willa and Charles Bruce, who built the first West Coast resort for Black people at a time when many beaches were segregated.
Supreme court blocks 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
The Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
At Wimbledon, Serena Williams loses 1st match in a year
Serena Williams has lost her first singles match in nearly a year, getting beat by 115th-ranked Harmony Tan of France in three sets at Wimbledon.
Boat of missing North Carolina man found 2,700 miles away
Joseph Johnson was last seen leaving Federal Point Yacht Club marina on Nov. 22 on his boat, police said.
51 migrants die after tractor-trailer abandoned in San Antonio
More than a dozen others were taken to local hospitals with heat-related injuries.
Carbon monoxide killed 3 American tourists in Bahamas, police say
A fourth was sickened but survived. Police said that all four went to a doctor the night before their bodies were discovered and had complained of feeling ill.
At least 4 dead, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Missouri
The train collided with a dump truck at a public crossing, officials said.
Trump threw his food at the wall in anger Barr, Hutchinson says
"I grabbed a towel, and started wiping the ketchup off the wall to help the valet out," Hutchinson said.
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U.S. gas prices continue to decline as oil costs fall
Fuel under four bucks a gallon at Sheetz's more than 640 locations in six states, convenience-store chain says.
Ernst & Young fined $100M after auditors cheat on ethics exam
Nearly 50 of the auditing firm's employees shared CPA test answers, securities regulators say.
Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Stocks fall as inflation fears continue to grip investors
"Confidence is going to continue to shrink as long as inflation remains high," said one analyst.
Russia's ruble is the strongest currency in the world this year
After its value plunged to less than a U.S. penny, the ruble is now trading 40% higher than before Russia attacked Ukraine. Why?
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Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers
The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.
Pfizer says tweaked COVID shots boost omicron protection
The FDA may order a recipe change for vaccines made by Pfizer and rival Moderna in the hope that modified boosters could better protect against another surge.
COVID-19 vaccines saved nearly 20 million lives in a year, study says
The researchers say 600,000 more deaths could have been prevented if vaccine roll-out had been more ubiquitous.
CDC now also recommends Moderna's COVID vaccine for adolescents
Moderna's request had been stalled for months as regulators studied whether it posed a higher risk of rare heart inflammation side effects.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
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How much mortgage can you afford based on your salary, income and assets?
Before you can even start searching for a new home, you first need to zero in on your homebuying budget.
How to choose a financial adviser that's right for you
There are several reasons to hire a financial adviser - at any stage of life, whether you're preparing for retirement or just launching your career.
What is a credit score, and what is it used for?
Lenders use your credit score to judge your ability to pay back a loan. Understanding your credit score - and how to improve it - can be a financial life changer.
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Former aide: Trump tried to join Jan. 6 mob
A former aide to Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows testified in front of the House Jan. 6 panel during a surprise hearing. Cassidy Hutchinson detailed an altercation in the presidential limo when Trump's chief Secret Service agent refused to bring the former president to the Capitol on Jan. 6. Scott MacFarlane reports.
At least 51 migrants found dead in truck
At least 51 migrants died after being found in an abandoned tractor-trailer in the scorching summer heat in San Antonio. Three arrests have been made as officials demand a full investigation into the alleged human trafficking. Omar Villafranca takes a look.
Death toll rises in Missouri Amtrak derailment
The death toll from the Amtrak derailment in rural Missouri climbed to four. Three victims were on the train, and the fourth person killed was the driver of the truck that was on the tracks. Federal transportation officials are investigating the crossing.
Maxwell gets 20-year sentence in Epstein case
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to two decades behind bars for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Her attorney plans to appeal the judge's decision. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Battle over abortion rights moves to contraceptives
The abortion battle lines have shifted to the states. In Texas, a judge allowed clinics to resume abortions up to six weeks of pregnancy -- but only until the next hearing in mid-July. It's one of three states where courts have put bans on hold. Lilia Luciano has more.
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Virginia shelter says they "turn no one away"
A shelter that helps pregnant people in crisis could become more vital after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Saint Mary's shelter in Virginia tells CBS News they opened their doors 16 years ago and have helped hundreds of women.
Hillary Clinton on abortion ruling
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with Gayle King.
Hillary Clinton on Justice Thomas' opinion
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the Supreme Court's monumental abortion ruling and why it could lead to other decisions being turned back.
Author Jenny Han talks Taylor Swift's influence, Asian representation
Jenny Han said she was told by publishers years ago that people wouldn't read stories about Asian Americans.
Chicago mayor on new gun control law
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the new gun control law and the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Hearing reveals new details of Jan. 6
The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol held its sixth public hearing Tuesday and heard testimony from a former aide to Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined "Red and Blue" with more on the investigation.
Jan. 6 committee member discusses bombshell hearing
On the sixth Jan. 6 committee hearing Tuesday, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson provided new testimony about President Donald Trump's actions on the day of the Capitol riot. U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, a committee member, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the bombshell hearing.
Cassidy Hutchinson delivers bombshell Jan. 6 testimony
The Jan. 6 committee's surprise sixth hearing focuses on the actions of President Donald Trump on the days leading up to and during the Capitol riot. Washington Post national correspondent Philip Bump joined "Red and Blue" to break down the testimony.
6/28: Red and Blue
Former Meadows aide testifies to Jan. 6 committee; FDA considers updated COVID vaccines in the fall
Rep. Pramila Jayapal on the overturning of Roe
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joined "Red and Blue" to discuss abortion rights and what she believes the White House needs to do on the issue.
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First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
Restoring the Aurora, a cruise ship with a storied past
Built in the 1950s to carry tourists on day trips from the German port of Hamburg, one of the last surviving cruise ships of that era looked bound for the scrap heap, until Chris Willson found the rotting vessel for sale on Craigslist.
Harry Styles halts concert to find former teacher in the crowd
He shared a sweet message for a teacher who is retiring after 29 years.
Remembering Ruby, the life-saving rescue dog
Ruby was in and out of the shelter before being adopted by the state police. Then, she made a life-saving rescue fit for a movie.
High school senior recovers from injury to walk at graduation after crash
Khalia Carter missed part of her senior year after a car accident. But she was determined to make it to one event — graduation — even if it was against the odds for her to walk across the stage.
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Reverb: Gun Fight | CBS Reports
CBS Reports explores gun violence victims' fight to pass gun control laws in Virginia in the wake of mass shootings and the armed resistance determined to stop them from passing.
Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
Are the Kids All Right?: Free Speech
Is free speech under threat? CBS Reports explores that question with members of Gen Z, many of whom say their right to free expression is eroding.
Are the Kids All Right?: The Internet
Gen Z is the first generation to go from birth through adolescence completely connected. This episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" reveals the toll the online world is taking on kids’ self-esteem and self-control, as well as how some intrepid teens are trying to reshape their generation's relationship with technology.
Are the Kids All Right?: Racism
A racial reckoning is happening in America, but the voices of kids and teens are often missing from that conversation. In this episode of the CBS Reports documentary series "Are the Kids All Right?" young people from across the country share their perspectives on race and firsthand experiences with racism in the U.S. today.
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Amazon has announced the official dates for Amazon Prime Day 2022. Here's what you need to know.
The best carry-on luggage in 2022
Avoiding checking your luggage with these great carry-on bags and suitcases.
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Carbon monoxide killed 3 American tourists in Bahamas, police say
A fourth was sickened but survived. Police said that all four went to a doctor the night before their bodies were discovered and had complained of feeling ill.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Secret Service to respond to Jan. 6 committee regarding Trump's actions
The Secret Service wants to respond "regarding the new allegations surfaced in today's testimony," said Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
PGA commissioner discusses changes tour made to compete with LIV Golf
The PGA Tour commissioner spoke about upcoming changes to the tour and how it's competing with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
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FTC: Walmart let scammers use money transfer service to fleece people
Retailer denies allegations it "looked the other way and pocketed millions in fees" while consumers were scammed.
Home prices still rising fast, but shows signs of cooling
As mortgage rates jump, "affordability is now worse than at the peak of the mid-2000s housing boom," one economist said.
U.S. gas prices continue to decline as oil costs fall
Fuel under four bucks a gallon at Sheetz's more than 640 locations in six states, convenience-store chain says.
Stocks fall as inflation fears continue to grip investors
"Confidence is going to continue to shrink as long as inflation remains high," said one analyst.
Ernst & Young fined $100M after auditors cheat on ethics exam
Nearly 50 of the auditing firm's employees shared CPA test answers, securities regulators say.
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2022 primary results: Illinois, Colorado, New York and more
Eight states went to the polls Tuesday.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Secret Service to respond to Jan. 6 committee regarding Trump's actions
The Secret Service wants to respond "regarding the new allegations surfaced in today's testimony," said Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
California land taken from Black couple in 1920's returned to heirs
The land was purchased in 1912 by Willa and Charles Bruce, who built the first West Coast resort for Black people at a time when many beaches were segregated.
Supreme court blocks 2nd mostly Black district in Louisiana for 2022
The Supreme Court has put on hold a lower court ruling that Louisiana must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
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U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
Jill Biden on Dobbs ruling: "Let's not give up"
First lady Dr. Jill Biden visited a refugee center outside of Madrid to highlight the 8 million Ukrainians displaced by war. She also weighed in on last week's Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,700 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with more than 300 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
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Carbon monoxide killed 3 American tourists in Bahamas, police say
A fourth was sickened but survived. Police said that all four went to a doctor the night before their bodies were discovered and had complained of feeling ill.
Turkey lifts its objections to Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called it "a historic decision."
Zelenskyy pleads with U.N. to "act immediately" following missile strike on mall
Zelenskyy spoke to diplomats at an emergency Security Council meeting following a Russian missile strike on a shopping mall.
Afghan official evacuated by U.S. says he and family now "like prisoners"
Some Afghans who helped the U.S. say they've been trapped for months at an isolated U.S. military base with no end in sight.
51 killed, 24 wounded in Colombia prison fire, authorities say
The deadly blaze erupted inside a detention center in Tuluá, Colombia on Tuesday after an inmate set fire to a mattress, according to the national prison system director.
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Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
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James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
James Corden on leaving "The Late Late Show"
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Owner of building that collapsed and killed firefighter accused of setting blaze
Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant Sean Williamson, 51, died June 18 while battling the blaze.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison in Epstein sex abuse case
Maxwell was found guilty last December of conspiring with her ex-boyfriend, financier Jeffrey Epstein, to groom, recruit and sexually abuse minors as part of an infamous trafficking ring.
Remains found in Texas in 2013 identified as 16-year-old who vanished in 2000
Sylvia Nicole Smith, 16, was reported missing by her mother in February 2000.
Flint water scandal indictments against ex-governor, others ruled invalid
Lead from old pipes flowed through the system for 18 months in the majority-Black city.
109 live animals found in women's luggage at airport in Thailand
The women, who were traveling to Chennai airport in India, were arrested after suspicious objects were seen on the airport's x-ray machine.
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First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
NASA mulls moon rocket test results
NASA successfully fueled its new moon rocket on the agency's fourth attempt, but problems remain.
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Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
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If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
A closer look at the Nikki Kuhnhausen murder case
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Impact of Roe ruling on primary elections
Primary and runoff elections were held in eight states on Tuesday, the first time voters are going to the polls since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last week. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins John Dickerson to discuss the potential impact of that ruling and more.
Former prosecutor on Trump's legal risks
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to President Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified at a House January 6 committee hearing and revealed new details about what was happening in the White House. Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the legal risks the former president could be facing.
US health secretary unveils plan for abortion access
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced an action plan aimed at giving women access to reproductive services in the wave of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It includes increasing access to medical abortion and establishing privacy and non-discrimination for reproductive care patients and providers. Rachel Rebouché, interim dean at Temple University Beasley School of Law, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Trump demanded to go to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says
In a surprise Jan. 6 committee hearing Tuesday, former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson provided shocking testimony about former President Donald Trump's alleged behavior on the day of the Capitol insurrection. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the bombshell hearing.
PGA ups winnings to compete with LIV series
The battle between the PGA tour and the Saudi-backed LIV series heated up after the PGA announced a major partnership with Europe's DP World Tour. The PGA tour upped its winnings and made changes to the tour's schedule.