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Ex-Trump lawyer thinks he could be indicted
In an interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Donald Trump’s former criminal attorney Timothy Parlatore said he believes charges could be brought in Florida, and the former president’s legal team has a plan in place to respond, which would include motions to dismiss any indictment.
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Twitter's Saudi ties
CBS News is learning new details about a federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of complicity in a brutal campaign of repression by Saudi Arabia. A Saudi aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock Saudi Arabia was arrested in 2018 and allegedly tortured. His American sister spoke with CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod.
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PGA-LIV golf deal sparks fury of 9/11 families, human rights group
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CNN chief executive Chris Licht has stepped down
Embattled executive is leaving after only one year following series of missteps and declining employee morale.
Tucker Carlson debuts his Twitter show: "No gatekeepers here"
The conservative host, who was ousted from Fox News in April, railed against the media and touched on conspiracy theories.
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Virginia graduation shooting victims identified
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Florida woman accused of killing neighbor arrested
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Florida woman accused of killing neighbor arrested
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Tupac Shakur posthumously receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Pope Francis is expected to undergo intestinal surgery. The 86-year-old will recover at Rome's Gemelli Hospital for several days. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Rome.
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The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is being hospitalized for the second time this year. This time, it's for intestinal surgery. The 86-year-old pontiff was expected to be put under general anesthesia and remain in the hospital for several days. Chris Livesay reports.
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How poor air quality impacts health
Millions of people across the Eastern U.S. are facing dangerous air quality due to hundreds of wildfires in Canada. The haze has disrupted flights and prompted warnings to stay inside. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, children's environmental health specialist, joins CBS News with tips to stay safe from the health risks associated with poor air quality.
When will air quality improve on East Coast?
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Virginia graduation shooting victims identified
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Tupac gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Shakur is one of only 12 rap artists, including Queen Latifah and Ice-T, who have received a star on the Walk of Fame
Prince Harry evidence against U.K. tabloids
Prince Harry will make an appearance in court Tuesday as he sues one of Britain's tabloid newspapers for phone hacking and illegal intrusion into his private life. The publisher admits phone hacking once took place at its newspapers but denies that the Duke of Sussex was ever a target. Holly Williams spoke with media lawyer Matthew Gill about what Harry hoped to achieve by taking the very public case to trial.
Apple's launch into virtual reality
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
Twitter's Saudi ties
CBS News is learning new details about a federal lawsuit accusing Twitter of complicity in a brutal campaign of repression by Saudi Arabia. A Saudi aid worker who used an anonymous Twitter account to mock Saudi Arabia was arrested in 2018 and allegedly tortured. His American sister spoke with CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod.
Ex-Trump lawyer thinks he could be indicted
In an interview with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Donald Trump’s former criminal attorney Timothy Parlatore said he believes charges could be brought in Florida, and the former president’s legal team has a plan in place to respond, which would include motions to dismiss any indictment.