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Texas enacts abortion ban as early as 6 weeks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that bans abortions as early as six weeks. The law also allows private citizens to sue anyone who helps a woman get an abortion.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that bans abortions as early as six weeks. The law also allows private citizens to sue anyone who helps a woman get an abortion.
Video, DNA analysis and a partial confession will be key in the case against Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a prosecutor said.
A North Carolina district attorney overseeing the investigation into Andrew Brown's death showed sheriff's deputies' bodycam footage of an attempted drug bust to the public for the first time Tuesday. He claims the deputies were "justified" in killing Brown last month, but Brown's family says the videos tell a different story. Jeff Pegues reports.
A North Carolina prosecutor says no criminal charges will be brought against the sheriff's deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. in April. District Attorney Andrew Womble said during a news conference Tuesday that the deputies were "justified" in the fatal shooting. CBS News' Jeff Pegues has the latest on the decision and joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain how the community in Elizabeth City is reacting.
The officers who used deadly force against Andrew Brown Jr. will not face charges in his shooting death in North Carolina. Jeff Pegues reports.
The couple have denied all allegations and are calling on their accusers to come out publicly.
The Justice Department has charged more than 440 defendants in connection with the January 6 attack on Capitol Hill. But efforts to reach plea deals are complicated by the sheer amount of evidence and scope of the investigation. CBS News reporter Cassidy McDonald joins CBSN to discuss why the process is so difficult.
Deputies attempting to serve drug-related search and arrest warrants shot and killed Andrew Brown Jr. outside his Elizabeth City home on April 21.
Prosecutors in North Carolina said sheriff's deputies involved in last month's deadly shooting of a Black man were justified and would not face charges. District Attorney Andrew Womble showed bodycam footage that he said shows Andrew Brown Jr. was driving his car toward deputies when they opened fire. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports.
A second-degree manslaughter case may proceed against Kim Potter, the former suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright in April. Read more here.
Meanwhile, a search-and-rescue mission for a downed fighter jet crew member is ongoing as the war in the Middle East rages on.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
Frontenac, Kansas had everything it needed – except a public library. A mysterious donation changed that
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
One consumer reported sustaining bruising and burn injuries.
Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "It's Called Doubt."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Meet the woman who rescued a piece of the Oscars in a dumpster. Plus, we take a trip to Hollwyood to learn about the history of America's iconic film industry.
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
"CBS Saturday Morning" visits Jollof Bowl, which is bringing West African flavors to Baltimore.
Kenan Thompson sits down with Kelly O'Grady to reflect on his career and parenthood while discussing his new children's book "Unfunny Bunny."
Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.