Trump trial set to kick off today in a historic first for a former president
Today will mark the beginning of an event never before seen in American history: a former president on trial for alleged crimes.
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Today will mark the beginning of an event never before seen in American history: a former president on trial for alleged crimes.
NSC spokesperson John Kirby said President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a "good conversation."
Trump's trial will feature a unique cast of characters, some of whom are already household names, while others are stepping into the spotlight for the first time.
World no. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished 11 under to win his second Masters Tournament in three years Sunday.
Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, native-English speaking hackers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada team up with Russian hackers.
President's handling hits new lows; Democrats have grown less supportive of aid to Israel.
Bert Cullum, Tifany Machel Adams, Cole Earl Twombly and Cora Twombly are charged with murder in the disappearance of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
Two officers and a suspect are dead after a shootout in Liverpool, N.Y., a suburb of Syracuse, that began when officers tried to pull over a vehicle.
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The historic criminal trial involving the former president is poised to kick off, making him the first ex-president in U.S. history to be in that position.
People who waited until the last minute to file taxes have until 11:59 tonight unless they've been granted an extension.
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In a joint statement, twelve major news organizations, including CBS News, called on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to commit to debates during the 2024 White House campaign.
Colorado's Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms, but it faces headwinds going forward.
"There could be up to 20 corpses" in a boat found drifting off Brazil's northeast coast, the country's attorney general says.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
The case against former President Donald Trump stems from a "hush money" payment of $130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
Potential jurors will face a quiz like none other while being considered for a seat at Donald Trump's upcoming New York trial — the first criminal trial of a former president in U.S. history.
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and Manhattan prosecutors are poised to scrutinize more than 500 potential jurors when his trial gets underway.
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The attack by Iranian drones and missiles poses the latest challenge to Israel's multi-layered air-defense system.
Ameer, Hazem, and Mohammed Haniyeh were reportedly killed near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City.
The president says he doesn't "agree with his approach."
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Former President Trump is set to stand trial Monday in the "hush money" case in which he is alleged to have falsified business documents in order to cover up a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. More than 500 potential jurors are set to be questioned to kick off the proceedings. Shanelle Kaul reports.
The U.S. will not participate in an Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran, officials say. Skyler Henry reports from the White House.
Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species.
Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, native-English speaking hackers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada team up with Russian hackers.
Ryan Sheckler, celebrated as one of the most influential skateboarders and the youngest gold medalist at the X Games, announces exclusively on "CBS Mornings" his new role as a commentator for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
In the “CBS Mornings” series, Kindness 101, Steve Hartman and his children share stories built around kindness and character and the people who've mastered those qualities. Today's lesson is altruism. This week, we hear a story about a young man who finds a 20-dollar bill in a Cracker Barrel parking lot. What he decides to do with it is priceless.
O.J. Simpson, the former football star and central figure of a sensational 1995 murder trial, passed away from prostate cancer. Simpson was found not guilty of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. The charges, the trial and the verdict exposed a dramatic divide among Americans along racial and cultural lines. Bill Rhoden, a columnist for ESPN's "Andscape" who covered Simpson for decades, talks to "CBS Mornings" about Simpson's complicated legacy.
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is attending an event with Donald Trump in Florida at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Johnson’s speakership is under threat from members of his own party, so he may be seeking support from the GOP’s most dominant figure.
Gen. Charles "C.Q." Brown Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the nation's highest ranking military officer, is someone President Biden relies on for advice on how to handle some of the world’s most dangerous situations. He discussed his position and major issues facing the U.S. with CBS Mornings.
Laithan Leavy is a 7-year-old bull rider in Arkansas. Her father says she's the youngest in the state, and also the only Black, female rider. CBS affiliate KTHV's Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The optimal soil and climate of Colombia's flower-growing regions have made that South American country the world's "flower basket." In fact, 75% of cut flowers imported into the United States are from Colombia. Correspondent Lilia Luciano visits a family farm high atop the mountains outside of Medellin, where four generations have been working the fields; and attends the annual Festival of the Flowers (Feria de las Flores) to celebrate the beauty and bounty of their blooms.
For corporate America, Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan has emerged as a hard-charging cop on the monopoly beat. As a watchdog and warden of competition in business, the agency tries to protect consumers from the outsized power of corporations. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Khan about going after Big Tech, Big Pharma, and the biggest online retailer of them all, Amazon.
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In the aftermath of the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions, CBS Reports examines the fog of uncertainty for students and administrators who say the decision threatens to unravel decades of progress.
CBS Reports examines the legacy of the U.S. government's terrorist watchlist, 20 years after its inception. In the years since 9/11, the database has grown exponentially to target an estimated 2 million people, while those who believe they were wrongfully added are struggling to clear their names.
Federal authorities are asking for the public's help in tracking down two men seen damaging popular rock formations at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.
The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump is poised to kick off Monday, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.
Monday will mark the beginning of an event never before seen in American history: a former president on trial for alleged crimes.
Social services, such as parenting classes and economic development programs, can help, some health experts say. But insurers don't always cover these services.
Two officers and a suspect are dead after a shootout in Liverpool, N.Y., a suburb of Syracuse, that began when officers tried to pull over a vehicle.
People who are waiting until the last minute to file taxes have until 11:59 p.m. on April 15, unless they have been granted an extension.
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If you're one of the millions of taxpayers who delay their taxes, it's easy to get an extension to October 15.
The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump is poised to kick off Monday, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.
Monday will mark the beginning of an event never before seen in American history: a former president on trial for alleged crimes.
Colorado's Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms, but it faces headwinds going forward.
If the ballot initiative gets enough signatures, Nevadans will get to vote on enshrining abortion access for up to 24 weeks in the state's constitution.
In a joint statement, twelve major news organizations, including CBS News, called on President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump to commit to debates during the 2024 White House campaign.
Social services, such as parenting classes and economic development programs, can help, some health experts say. But insurers don't always cover these services.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Arizona Friday, where she blamed former President Donald Trump for the Arizona Supreme Court ruling earlier this week which could pave the way to revive a near-total abortion ban. Janet Shamlian has more.
Federal authorities are warning that unregulated Botox products are linked to an outbreak of botulism-like illnesses.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center stopped the transplant program after learning of "irregularities" with donor acceptance criteria.
"If gratitude had a face it wouldn't be this kitty cat," one person said of the agitated-looking calico.
"There could be up to 20 corpses" in a boat found drifting off Brazil's northeast coast, the country's attorney general says.
President's handling hits new lows; Democrats have grown less supportive of aid to Israel.
Views also connect to U.S. role in the world; Republicans trust Trump over the Pentagon for information.
Saturday's attack by Iranian drones and missiles poses the latest challenge to Israel's multilayered air-defense system.
The comedian has stepped into his director's shoes for his new film, the not-quite-true story of the creation of the Kellogg's Pop-Tart.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld has stepped into the director's shoes for his new film "Unfrosted," the not-quite-true story of the creation of the Kellogg's Pop-Tart. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Seinfeld about working behind the camera for the first time, and calling on a bunch of his comedian friends (including "Sunday Morning" contributor Jim Gaffigan) to act in his origin tale of a breakfast staple.
At the age of 28, Tyler Henry has become one of the best-known psychics anywhere, with a TV show, a road show and, he says, a 600,000-plus waiting list of people who want him to help them connect with their departed loved ones. Correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with Henry to discuss how he first recognized his ability at the age of 10; why he welcomes skepticism; and how he believes his talent helps people deal with grief.
As their copyrights expire, books, music and films - from Sherlock Holmes and "The Great Gatsby," to Walt Disney's original Mickey Mouse - enter the public domain, inspiring new creative ideas, from Broadway musicals to slasher films.
Expiration dates on intellectual property were written into our Constitution, "to promote the progress of science and useful arts." And every year, more and more books, music and films enter the public domain and help to inspire new creative ideas. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks at how some works that fall into public domain (like F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, and Walt Disney's original Mickey Mouse) are being revived in new forms.
Roku said Friday a second security breach impacted more than 576,000 accounts after announcing in March that 15,000 accounts had been exposed by a hack. Emma Roth, a writer for The Verge, joins CBS News with more details.
The bill reforms and extends a portion of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act known as Section 702 for a shortened period of two years.
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The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
The FCC is requiring internet providers to tell consumers exactly what they're getting in their broadband plans.
Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-long campaign to "mislead" the public about the viability of recycling.
Mexico City, one of the world's most populated cities with nearly 22 million people, could run out of water in months. Florencia Gonzalez Guerra, an investigative video journalist, joins CBS News to examine the causes behind the crisis.
Greenhouse gas emissions continued increasing in 2023, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. CBS News' Elaine Quijano breaks down the numbers and what they mean for the climate.
The Biden administration awarded $830 million Thursday to fund projects that will address the impact of climate change on America's aging infrastructure. Ali Zaidi, an assistant to the president and national climate adviser, joins CBS News with more on the funding.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday new regulations to limit the amount of "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, found in drinking water. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
Federal authorities are asking for the public's help in tracking down two men seen damaging popular rock formations at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada.
The historic criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump is poised to kick off Monday, as he becomes the first former president in U.S. history to stand trial.
Monday will mark the beginning of an event never before seen in American history: a former president on trial for alleged crimes.
Two officers and a suspect are dead after a shootout in Liverpool, N.Y., a suburb of Syracuse, that began when officers tried to pull over a vehicle.
Bert Cullum, Tifany Machel Adams, Cole Earl Twombly and Cora Twombly are charged with murder in the disappearance of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
A rare total eclipse was visible from Mexico to Canada on Monday, with millions across North America experiencing the celestial phenomenon. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell reports from Indianapolis. Then, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian looks at the event's economic impact.
While millions of people gawked at the skies for an eclipse experience Monday, teams of scientists were running experiments behind the scenes. Edmund Nowak, professor and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, joins CBS News to discuss his research.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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Author and former Golf Channel broadcaster Lisa Cornwell talks to Major Garrett about her book, "Troublemaker," detailing her experience at the network. They discuss the state of the PGA compared to the LPGA.
American Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters Tournament. It's his second Masters win in just three years. Omar Villafranca reports.
Laithan Leavy is a 7-year-old bull rider in Arkansas. Her father says she's the youngest in the state, and also the only Black, female rider. CBS affiliate KTHV's Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The Social Security Administration is adjusting policies in the wake of a November 60 Minutes report on what happens to people after the agency mistakenly overpays them.