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Russia sets date for Brittney Griner trial
WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial beginning Friday on charges of cannabis possession in Russia. Her detention was also extended for another six months, pending the outcome of her trial.
War in Ukraine worsens South Sudan hunger crisis
South Sudan's food crisis caused by unprecedented flooding has been made exponentially worse by the war in Ukraine. The World Food Program has been forced to suspend aid to nearly a third of the 6.2 million people it was already feeding there due to funding being drained by the war. Debora Patta shares more.
Russian missile strike hits shopping center
Russia launched its first rocket attacks into Ukraine in three weeks, hitting a residential building in Kyiv and a shopping center in Kremenchuck. Meanwhile, G-7 leaders met in Germany and pledged to enact more penalties against Russia. Ramy Inocencio is in Kyiv with the latest.
Illinois braces for out-of-state abortion patients
Demand for abortion services in states that don't restrict access to the procedure has increased significantly. Illinois is expected to get as many as 30,000 additional patients this year, the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois said. Adriana Diaz has more.
Last abortion clinic in Mississippi to close
An abortion clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, is set to close due to the state's trigger law banning abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Women in the state will have to cross multiple state lines to reach the nearest clinic, which is over 400 miles away. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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Dr. Jill Biden calls Supreme Court abortion decision "so unjust"
The first lady commented publicly on the Supreme Court's decision for the first time in an interview with CBS News.
Pharmacy sees 3,000% jump in emergency contraceptive sales
Demand for so-called morning-after pills is surging across the U.S., according to pharmacies.
Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with about 250 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
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?
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.
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Pharmacy sees 3,000% jump in emergency contraceptive sales
Demand for so-called morning-after pills is surging across the U.S., according to pharmacies.
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?
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.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
"Free" screening? Know your rights to get no-cost care
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act's recommendations to cover preventive screening and care without cost-sharing remain confusing and complex.
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Ex-GOP congressman gets probation for lying to feds
Former Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska was also fined $25,000 for lying to federal authorities.
Watch Live: Jan. 6 panel to hear from aide to Trump's chief of staff
The Jan. 6 committee announced Monday it would be holding a last-minute public hearing.
Dr. Jill Biden calls Supreme Court abortion decision "so unjust"
The first lady commented publicly on the Supreme Court's decision for the first time in an interview with CBS News.
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. officials travel to Venezuela to discuss detained U.S. nationals
Senior Biden administration officials undertake latest bid to rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on.
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Should I be worried about monkeypox? A doctor answers questions on outbreak
More than 4,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, with about 250 in the U.S. Here's what you need to know now.
Drugstores limiting "morning-after" pill purchases to avoid shortage
The pills are meant to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if a birth control method fails.
"Free" screening? Know your rights to get no-cost care
Even a decade in, the Affordable Care Act's recommendations to cover preventive screening and care without cost-sharing remain confusing and complex.
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.
Illinois abortion advocates expect influx of out-of-state patients
Illinois, which has strong abortion protections in place, is surrounded by states that have or could have restrictions on the procedure.
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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.
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?
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. officials travel to Venezuela to discuss detained U.S. nationals
Senior Biden administration officials undertake latest bid to rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on.
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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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 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.
Sam Gilliam, groundbreaking abstract artist, dies at 88
Gilliam was known for his work with stained and draped canvases, but expanded into many forms, textures and materials during his life.
Britney Spears' ex-husband ordered to trial on stalking charge
A judge has found that there is enough evidence against ex-husband Jason Alexander to go to trial for felony stalking after he showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding earlier this month.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
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Prosecutors seek up to 55 years for Maxwell
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Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse ring. Prosecutors want her to spend at least 30 years in prison but her lawyers are asking for no more than 63 months. Jericka Duncan reports.
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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.
NASA fuels moon rocket for first time after three failed attempts
NASA says a critical fueling test for its Space Launch System moon rocket went well despite a leaking hydrogen fitting.
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Dr. Jill Biden calls Supreme Court abortion ruling "so unjust"
In her first public comments on the issue since the Supreme Court rescinded the constitutional right to an abortion on Friday, first lady Dr. Jill Biden slammed the 6-3 decision by the justices to uphold a Mississippi ban and overturn Roe vs. Wade. "This decision was so unjust — and so devastating," she told CBS News in an interview in Madrid, where she is traveling for a NATO summit.
What to watch for in Illinois primaries
Illinois is one of five states holding primary elections today, and redistricting in the Prairie State forced four congressional incumbents to run for the chance to seek reelection. Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson spoke with CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the races.
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Forty-six migrants found dead in San Antonio, Texas; Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced
Exclusive interview with John Hinckley Jr.
In his first TV interview, John Hinckley Jr., the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, speaks with CBS News' Major Garrett to discuss his recent release from court supervision and how he feels now looking back on the attack. Major Garrett joins "CBS News Mornings" to talk about what he learned from their conversation.
Dr. Jill Biden on helping Ukrainian refugees
First lady Dr. Jill Biden told CBS News that she is working with the spouses of other world leaders to highlight the plight of Ukrainian refugees. "I've spoken to several of them, and they're committed to keep pushing this forward,” she said. “This is Putin's war, and we need to keep supporting the people of Ukraine, no matter where they are.