Biden campaign to unveil effort to push abortion rights ahead of Roe anniversary
The move underscores the Biden campaign's strategy to tie stringent GOP-led abortion restriction efforts across the U.S. to former President Donald Trump.
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Gretchen Whitmer says it "would be good" if Biden was more vocal on abortion
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged President Biden to personally speak out about the abortion issue more.
March for Life attendees seek a sharper stance from Trump on abortion
For many attendees, abortion will be a top issue in upcoming elections and colors how they view candidates.
Texas mother Kate Cox on the outcome of her legal fight for an abortion: "It was crushing"
In her first TV interview since the Texas Supreme Court decision, Kate Cox, who was pregnant with a girl with the genetic condition trisomy 18, discusses being forced to leave Texas to obtain the medical procedure.
Ohio woman who miscarried won't be criminally charged, prosecutor says
The police investigation of Brittany Watts, who is Black, set off a firestorm over the treatment of pregnant women, especially Black women, in the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
DeSantis and Haley call each other liars in last debate before Iowa caucuses
A look at exchanges between the two candidates on abortion, immigration and the war in Ukraine.
Trump urges GOP caution on abortion
But, during a town hall while Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley were holding the last Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, he called getting Roe v. Wade overturned a "miracle" and bragged about his role in it.
Thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills, research shows
New research shows thousands of women in the U.S. ordered abortion pills just in case they needed them — especially amid news they might become harder to get.
Supreme Court agrees to hear high-stakes dispute over abortion pill
The Supreme Court said it will take up the Biden administration's bid to maintain access to mifepristone.
Texas Supreme Court rules against woman seeking emergency abortion
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Kate Cox's emergency request after she left the state. "Her health is on the line," said the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments to clarify abortion ban
Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby said the job of the court is to "decide cases," and not to "elaborate and expand laws in order to make them easier to understand or enforce."
Anti-abortion groups shrug off election losses, look for path forward in 2024
Voters have turned out in support of abortion rights initiatives, most recently in Ohio, but anti-abortion activists are not giving up.
Tennessee woman runs for office after state abortion ban puts her life at risk
Allie Phillips decided to run for office after being forced to leave Tennessee to get an abortion.
Ohio Republicans vow to target judiciary over Issue 1 abortion measure
A group of four state Republican lawmakers threatened to strip the state judiciary of its jurisdiction to hear cases related to Issue 1, the ballot measure approved by voters Tuesday.
Dr. Tim Johnson on finding a middle-ground in the abortion debate
A Protestant minister, emergency room physician and commentator, Dr. Johnson offers a compromise for people on both sides of the argument over the right to an abortion.
Here's what the GOP hopefuls said about abortion at the third debate
Five of the Republican candidates for president attended the Miami debate one day after Ohio voted to enshrine the right to an abortion into the state's Constitution.
Virginia Democrats hold majority in Senate, take control of House of Delegates
The outcome is a sharp loss for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who exerted a great deal of energy, money and political capital on an effort to secure a GOP trifecta.
Ohio voters establish right to abortion in state constitution, CBS News projects
CBS News projects the success of Issue 1, a ballot measure to change the Ohio Constitution to include protections for abortion access.
Poll: Widespread concerns among Americans about reproductive care access
More Americans feel the Republican Party is going too far to restrict abortion access than feel the Democratic party is going too far to allow it.
Idaho pair charged with kidnapping after taking girl for abortion in Oregon
Court documents show Idaho police began investigating the pair earlier this summer after a 15-year-old girl's mother told authorities her daughter had been sexually assaulted and later taken to Oregon to get an abortion.
What are new House Speaker Mike Johnson's record and views on abortion?
Democrats have already pushed forward with attack ads on House Speaker Mike Johnson's views on abortion.
Abortions in U.S. rose slightly despite state bans, study finds
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them, according to a report from the Society of Family Planning.
Georgia Supreme Court allows 6-week abortion ban to stand for now
The Georgia Supreme Court has rejected a lower court's ruling that the state's restrictive abortion law was invalid, leaving limited access to abortions unchanged for now.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
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IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 26)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
Person in custody in search for missing USF doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
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IEA says Iran war will keep the natural gas market tight for two years
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
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DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
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Witkoff, Kushner to head to Pakistan for new Iran peace talks
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
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Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells "CBS Mornings" that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book "Poetry Says It Better."
"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
"Giant," which is now on Broadway, dramatizes a real-life scandal that stained the legacy of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Anthony Mason spoke to John Lithgow, who stars in the play, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
How to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
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Polymarket bets linked to Maduro's capture
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Person in custody in search for missing USF doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
Probe into bet on Maduro's capture
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is being investigated for allegedly betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's removal from office before the raid was made public. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Police stop man before alleged mass shooting
Florida police say they stopped a mass shooting by arresting a man who was on his way to Jazz Fest in New Orleans with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Cristian Benavides has details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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White House on more Iran talks in Pakistan
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed back to Pakistan for more talks with Iranian officials on a potential peace deal.
Polymarket bets linked to Maduro's capture
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
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At 54, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer. In a conversation with Scott Pelley, he shares his message on faith, family, AI, and a divided nation. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
White House DOJ dropping Jerome Powell probe
The Justice Department announced Friday that it would be dropping an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Hegseth on Iran: "Not anxious for a deal"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine briefed reporters on Friday about U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including a blockade near the Strait of Hormuz targeting vessels linked to Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Elliot Ackerman have more.