Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to groping charges
The celebrity chef is accused of forcibly kissing and groping a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017
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Whistleblowers expose Chicago PD criminal drug operation
When two Chicago police officers discover a "criminal enterprise" run by a crew of dirty cops, they break the code of silence to try and bring them to justice
Cops expose drug ring in their own department
A former Chicago police officer risked her life and career to expose a massive criminal ring in her own department. Undercover narcotics officer Shannon Spalding says fellow cops were planting drugs and extorting people living in a housing project. Despite her fear of retaliation, she and her partner reported them to their department and the FBI. Alex Ferrer, host of CBS's "Whistleblower" series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the investigation unfolded.
Deal near to settle multiple suits v. Weinstein company: Lawyer
Tentative agreement on sexual misconduct lawsuits would reportedly be for $44 million; settlement wouldn't resolve criminal charges he faces
Florida executes serial killer who murdered 10 women
Law enforcement had few clues until the case of Lisa Noland, who survived one of Long's attack
Man says someone broke into his home -- and cleaned it
"I wish someone would come clean. Pun absolutely intended," said the home owner
Surveillance video shows police shooting unarmed man panhandling
The man who was shot is in critical, but stable, condition
Bank CEO allegedly tried to buy Trump post with loans to Manafort
Authorities said Calk committed the crime while serving as CEO of The Federal Savings Bank based in Chicago
Mario Batali faces charge for alleged groping
Celebrity chef Mario Batali faces a criminal charge for an alleged groping incident two years ago. Batali is scheduled to be arraigned in Boston Friday on a single count of indecent assault and battery. Anna Werner reports.
Judge overturns conviction of innocent man who served 33 years
"We believe Keith Bush did not commit this murder," said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini
Judge releases N.Y. man from parole
A Long Island judge on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a man who spent 33 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Keith Bush was 17 and at a house party when police arrested him in the killing of 14-year-old Sherese Watson, who was found strangled and stabbed near the house. Though he ultimately signed a confession, prosecutors believe it was coerced. Over the years, Bush and his lawyers made several attempts to get him exonerated. Bush was released in 2007 but was placed on lifetime parole. CBS New York reported that Bush had to register as a high-risk sex offender, but never felt free. On Wednesday, he was cleared. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
A California native who admitted to providing support to the Taliban is expected to be released from a federal prison. He was with them in Afghanistan on 9/11. Jeff Pegues reports.
Feds charge Michael Avenatti
Michael Avenatti, the former attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, is accused of stealing $300,000 his client was owed for a book deal. According to court papers, Avenatti forged her signature and diverted her book advance. Paula Reid reports.
"American Taliban" John Walker Lindh to be released from prison
The U.S. man who fought with the Taliban in Afghanistan will be subject to stringent extra restrictions after his release from prison
Lawmaker arrested after allegedly punching his wife
Rep. Doug McLeod was arrested after deputies said he punched his wife in the face and bloodied her nose
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Alabama's near-total abortion ban hit with legal challenge
The legislation would ban nearly all abortions in the state
Trump tweets heavily edited video of Pelosi from Fox Business
The tweet comes amid an escalating war of words between the president and House speaker
If FAA clears 737 Max jets to fly, Americans may not get on board
A new study found less than a fifth of the people surveyed would definitely fly on a Max in the first six months of its return to service
Emotional U.K. leader May says she'll resign amid Brexit backlash
May has infuriated hardline supporters of Britain's break from the European Union in her Conservative Party, and they are essentially forcing her out
Whistleblowers expose Chicago PD criminal drug operation
When two Chicago police officers discover a "criminal enterprise" run by a crew of dirty cops, they break the code of silence to try and bring them to justice
American accused of spying claims "abuse" in Russian prison
Ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan says he's being held as a political prisoner in retaliation for U.S. sanctions, and facing "abuses and harassment" in prison
Suit seeks $100 million for family of woman Border Patrol killed
Claudia Gómez González was in group of migrants confronted by agent last year; ACLU says Guatemalan woman "posed no threat to anyone"
Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
Landlord seeks to give 102-year-old woman the boot
Says he wants to move his daughter in when she graduates law school; Thelma Smith's friends, family are trying to help her relocate
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Missouri governor signs bill banning abortions at 8 weeks
Legal challenge expected for law that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy without exceptions for cases of rape or incest
Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to groping charges
The celebrity chef is accused of forcibly kissing and groping a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017
Trump to order additional forces to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
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Missouri governor signs bill banning abortions at 8 weeks
Legal challenge expected for law that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy without exceptions for cases of rape or incest
Trump to order additional forces to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
Vote on disaster aid bill stalls after GOP lawmaker objects
The package includes much-needed assistance to states struck by floods, storms and fire as well as storm-battered Puerto Rico
Trump tweets heavily edited video of Pelosi from Fox Business
Multiple highly edited videos of Pelosi have been circling the Internet
Trump's ghostwriter calls "Art of the Deal" the greatest regret of his life
"I knew this was a bad guy when I did the book," Tony Schwartz said on "The Takeout" podcast
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Trump to order additional forces to Middle East
The order comes as Trump is departing for Japan over Memorial Day weekend
Hopes dashed as Kenya upholds colonial era ban on gay sex
Recent court decisions had brought LGBT rights advocates rare hope of a major victory on a continent where 33 nations still outlaw homosexual sex
First same-sex couples marry in Taiwan
Last week, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Today, the first official weddings are underway.
American accused of spying claims abuse in Russian prison
Ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan says he's being held as a political prisoner in retaliation for U.S. sanctions, and facing "abuses and harassment" in prison
Emotional U.K. PM May says she'll resign amid Brexit backlash
May has infuriated hardline supporters of Britain's break from the European Union in her Conservative Party, and they are essentially forcing her out
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Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to groping charges
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Bryan Cranston says "Network" is a warning about "ideological camps"
The Tony nominee says viewers should be open to receiving ideas and information from outside their "ideological camp"
Deal near to settle multiple suits v. Weinstein company: Lawyer
Tentative agreement on sexual misconduct lawsuits would reportedly be for $44 million; settlement wouldn't resolve criminal charges he faces
"Star Trek: Picard" teaser released starring Patrick Stewart
The 78-year-old Patrick Stewart reprises his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Technology
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Facebook's fake accounts doubled in 6 months
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Is it time for Alexa and Siri to have a "MeToo moment"?
United Nations report says AI technology powering popular personal voice assistants has gender bias baked into the programming code
5G tech could interfere with weather forecasting
NOAA's chief warns it could reduce accuracy by as much as 30%
A medical diagnosis leads to an innovative fashion design
Emily Levy launched Mighty Well after she discovered there was no practical medical product to protect her catheter
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Giant asteroid with its own moon to pass by Earth this weekend
The asteroid will be visible until May 27
Leonardo DiCaprio narrates climate change doc trailer
DiCaprio narrates "Ice on Fire," which highlights never-before-seen solutions to our climate crisis
Rising sea levels could displace millions in 2 generations
A new study lays out a range of possible outcomes "that go from bad to worse"
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McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
Violence, mistrust hamper efforts to combat Ebola in war zone
Only 50% of those infected with the disease are seeking medical help, raising the risk of the outbreak spreading regionally, and even globally.
Why cold offices may have a chilling impact on women
Women perform better in warmer rooms, an issue for offices where temperatures are set to men's metabolic rates
62,000 pounds of raw beef cuts recalled due to E. coli risk
Numerous cuts of raw beef are involved in the recall, including short ribs, brisket and ribeyes, USDA warns
The bloody truth about getting your period in America
Menstruation remains one of the most taboo topics in the world – and millions of women pay the price
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McKinsey, JPMorgan Chase drop Purdue Pharma amid opioid scrutiny
Companies are distancing themselves from the Oxycontin maker and its founding family amid thousands of lawsuits
China's rhetoric against the U.S. ramps up in trade war
Amid no word on progress toward resuming talks, China is turning to a propaganda offensive against the U.S.
Aldi recalls flour over possible E. coli contamination
The Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour, made by Archer Daniels Midland, was sold in Aldi stores across 11 states
Bill to help employers ease student loan debt has support of Ivanka Trump
A proposed tax incentive for businesses could bring relief for more than 44 million Americans saddled with student debt, who collectively owe a staggering $1.5 trillion
Harriet Tubman $20 bill won't happen under Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020
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Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to groping charges
The celebrity chef is accused of forcibly kissing and groping a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017
Whistleblowers expose Chicago PD criminal drug operation
When two Chicago police officers discover a "criminal enterprise" run by a crew of dirty cops, they break the code of silence to try and bring them to justice
Cops expose drug ring in their own department
A former Chicago police officer risked her life and career to expose a massive criminal ring in her own department. Undercover narcotics officer Shannon Spalding says fellow cops were planting drugs and extorting people living in a housing project. Despite her fear of retaliation, she and her partner reported them to their department and the FBI. Alex Ferrer, host of CBS's "Whistleblower" series, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the investigation unfolded.
Deal near to settle multiple suits v. Weinstein company: Lawyer
Tentative agreement on sexual misconduct lawsuits would reportedly be for $44 million; settlement wouldn't resolve criminal charges he faces
Florida executes serial killer who murdered 10 women
Law enforcement had few clues until the case of Lisa Noland, who survived one of Long's attack
Space
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NASA awards contract for future moon station
NASA is moving ahead with plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024
SpaceX pins high hopes on Starlink satellites
SpaceX plans multiple Starlink launches in 2019 to build out space-based internet network
Costa Rican meteorite is rare "extraterrestrial mud ball"
"It formed in an environment free of life, then was preserved in the cold and vacuum of space for 4.56 billion years, and then dropped in Costa Rica"
High winds scrub SpaceX launch of internet relay satellites
While disappointing, SpaceX was taking no chances with launch of its heaviest payload to date
NASA wants to send first woman to the moon
NASA is gearing up to send American astronauts back to the moon by 2024, and it hopes to include a woman for the first time. The Trump administration has asked Congress to approve an additional $1.6 billion for NASA's budget. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined CBSN to discuss the ambitious plans.
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102-year-old woman being evicted from home
A 102-year-old woman has been told she must leave her Southern California home. Thelma Smith said she has been living in her home for 30 years. Her landlord wants her to clear out by the end of June. Amy Johnson of CBS station KCBS-TV reports from Ladera Heights, California.
CBSN Originals explores "period poverty"
Millions of women in the U.S. lack reliable access to feminine hygiene products. A new CBSN Originals documentary, "Period," explores how some women are trying to change that. CBSN Originals producer Christina Capatides joined CBSN to discuss how this impacts women.
The best movies hitting theaters this summer
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer box office season. Erik Davis, managing editor of Fandango, joined CBSN to talk about the best films hitting theaters this weekend and over the rest of the summer.
U.K. prime minister announces resignation
Just before a fourth scheduled vote in Parliament on her Brexit deal, Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will resign. May is set to step down on June 7 after nearly three years of failed Brexit deals. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joined CBSN from London to discuss what this means for Brexit and who is looking to take May's place as prime minister.
Memorial Day weekend weather forecast
As areas in the central U.S. recover from severe weather earlier this week, we're seeing record heat in parts of the South, and flood alerts were issued today for 8 states. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN with more on how storms and flooding could impact millions of Americans this Memorial Day weekend.