New grand jury transcripts in Epstein case show prosecutors knew accusations
The newly-released transcripts from 2006 reveal prosecutors knew about accusations against Jeffrey Epstein years before they cut a deal with the late financier.
Jeffrey Epstein Case
12 Epstein accusers sue the FBI for allegedly failing to protect them
The complaint filed in federal court in New York City alleges the FBI "turned its back on survivor victims" of disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
No new investigation into Prince Andrew, London police say
The documents unsealed in a lawsuit related to Jeffrey Epstein contain testimony about previously public allegations against Prince Andrew.
What's in the latest release of Epstein-related documents?
The new Jeffrey Epstein-related documents add to a trove of names of people connected to the investigation — most of whom have not been accused of any wrongdoing.
How did Jeffrey Epstein make all of his money?
New legal documents are renewing interest in how Jeffrey Epstein's former net worth and how he amassed his fortune. Here's how he made his money.
Where is Jeffrey Epstein's island — and what reportedly happened there?
Jeffrey Epstein's private island Little St. James is the site of a number of alleged crimes.
More documents with names connected to Jeffrey Epstein released
A judge ruled in December that names of Jeffrey Epstein contacts, mentioned in a lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell, should be unsealed.
Jimmy Kimmel rips Aaron Rodgers after claim about Jeffrey Epstein link
Jimmy Kimmel said Aaron Rodgers' remarks put his "family in danger" and he appeared to threaten legal action against the Jets quarterback.
List of Jeffrey Epstein's associates could be unsealed soon
The list of names could include Epstein's accused co-conspirators and others named in a settled lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell.
Watchdog says corrections staff's "serious failures" enabled Epstein suicide
Financier Jeffrey Epstein was found in his cell in 2019 after dying by suicide.
Jeffrey Epstein sent letter to Larry Nassar before suicide, records show
Documents obtained by the AP provide the most complete accounting to date of Epstein's detention and death, and its chaotic aftermath.
Ghislaine Maxwell claims photo of Prince Andrew with accuser is "fake"
Maxwell is imprisoned in Florida after her conviction and 20-year sentence for helping late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls.
Ghislaine Maxwell calls meeting Jeffrey Epstein "greatest mistake of my life"
Hear the first excerpt of Maxwell's interview behind bars for an upcoming special that will air on Paramount+
Ghislaine Maxwell accuser calls prison sentence "tremendous relief"
Accuser Annie Farmer said she believed Ghislaine Maxwell's sentencing was "very fair."
Prince Andrew settles sex abuse lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre
The suit was settled out of court and will require Andrew to donate to Giuffre's charity.
Calls mount for Prince Andrew to lose his Duke of York title
One British lawmaker from the ancient city says the prince's title "drags us into" the scandal over his alleged sexual misconduct, "and as a proud city, we don't want to go there."
Prince Andrew stripped of royal patronages and military affiliations
It was announced after a U.S. judge rejected his motion to dismiss the sexual abuse lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who says she's determined to "expose the truth."
What happens next in the Prince Andrew sex abuse case?
The British royal's options are dwindling fast after a New York judge rejected his bid to have Virginia Giuffre's civil lawsuit thrown out.
U.S. judge rejects Prince Andrew's bid for dismissal of sex abuse suit
The British royal's lawyers argued that the suit should be thrown out because of a 2009 deal that accuser Virginia Giuffre signed with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Ghislaine Maxwell to seek new trial after juror reveals prior sex abuse
One juror said he convinced other jurors that a victim's imperfect memory of sex abuse doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Settlement between Prince Andrew accuser and Jeffrey Epstein made public
The prince's lawyers say language in the settlement should bar Virginia Giuffre from suing Andrew.
Prince Andrew starts 2022 facing a possible sex abuse trial
A New York judge is to consider this week whether Virginia Roberts Giuffre's civil sex abuse lawsuit against the British royal should go to trial.
Ghislaine Maxwell's been convicted. What comes next?
Maxwell still faces a trial on two perjury counts in federal court.
Prince Andrew accuser's U.S. residency at issue in suit against him
Virginia Giuffre's lawyers insist she's a U.S. resident even though the prince's lawyers say otherwise. She's suing him, saying he sexually abused her when she was 17. He denies it.
"This is justice": Accuser Sarah Ransome on Ghislaine Maxwell's guilty verdict
Ghislaine Maxwell faces a maximum sentence of 65 years in prison after being convicted of five counts.
Crime
Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
American man likely killed by kidnappers in Philippines, police say
Philippine police say Elliot Eastman, American YouTuber kidnapped in October, likely died of gunshots sustained during his abduction in Zamboanga del Norte province.
2 students wounded in California school shooting
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected gunman was found dead. Elise Preston has the latest.
Search for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel Wednesday in what authorities are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News has learned the gunman, who remains at large, went to Starbucks shortly before the shooting and may have left behind crucial evidence. Meg Oliver has the latest.
Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO death suspect
An unidentified gunman shot and killed the CEO of America's largest health care insurer Wednesday morning in New York City. Police are searching for a suspect in what officials are calling a "brazen, targeted attack" on UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
Police across U.S. illegally selling firearms
A CBS News investigation found dozens of law enforcement leaders buying and illegally selling guns. A review of government audits and court records over the last 20 years uncovered instances in 23 states across the U.S., plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., for more than 50 cases. CBS News crime and public safety producer Erin D. Cauchi has the details.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing new video
Surveillance video appears to show the moments before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a New York City hotel. CBS News' Rikki Klieman looks at what's known.
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Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.
Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Manhunt for gunman who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO in NYC
After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, a citywide manhunt continues.
House task force holds final hearing on Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe is testifying before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
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Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.
Bitcoin price reaches $100,000-mark for first time ever
This comes just two years after Bitcoin's price dropped below $17,000 following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.
Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?
These are the best cities for international workers, according to a new quality-of-life ranking. Here's why this European locale tops the list.
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Airline executives blasted at Senate hearing over carrier fees
Lawmakers accuse airline executives of gouging travelers with "junk" fees. Carriers say they give people options.
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
House task force holds final hearing on Trump assassination attempts
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe is testifying before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."
Trump to nominate Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, for SEC chair
President-elect Donald Trump says he intends to nominate Paul Atkins, the CEO of Patomak Partners and a former SEC commissioner, to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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False claims about hidden Plan B "pill" in pregnancy tests resurface online
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.
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Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
French prime minister resigning after parliament's no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is resigning after a no-confidence vote by lawmakers, fueling concern over a "new era of political instability."
American man likely killed by kidnappers in Philippines, police say
Philippine police say Elliot Eastman, American YouTuber kidnapped in October, likely died of gunshots sustained during his abduction in Zamboanga del Norte province.
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Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."
Dolly Parton's new children's book stars her French bulldog Billy
Dolly Parton appeared on "CBS Mornings" Wednesday from Nashville to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas."
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.
Inside the world of freediving
Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.
Dolly Parton on new children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.
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Boeing whistleblower sounds alarm over safety at satellite factory
Craig Garriott has built satellites for Boeing for nearly three decades.
Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
Hackers' favorites top this year's list of most common passwords, with "123456," "password" and "qwerty123" leading the pack. Experts warn these choices make your accounts an easy target.
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.
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
Company pilots drone food delivery service
In California, a company is running a pilot program for drone food delivery. Itay Hod takes a look at how the service works.
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
Dishing up space food
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
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Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.
Mexico announces largest fentanyl seizure in its history
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department said it was increasing the reward for the top leader of the Jalisco cartel to $15 million.
Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison
Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
American man likely killed by kidnappers in Philippines, police say
Philippine police say Elliot Eastman, American YouTuber kidnapped in October, likely died of gunshots sustained during his abduction in Zamboanga del Norte province.
2 students wounded in California school shooting
Two students were shot and wounded Wednesday at the Feather River Adventist School, a small private elementary school in Palermo, a community in Northern California, authorities said. The suspected gunman was found dead. Elise Preston has the latest.
Space
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Space
More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman is an entrepreneur and veteran private astronaut with strong ties to Elon Musk and his rocket company SpaceX.
Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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New premium seat option at Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines says it will roll out a first-class-style seating option starting late next year. Sean Cudahy, aviation reporter for The Points Guy, joined CBS News to talk about it.
South Korea impeachment vote set for Saturday
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea are set to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol Saturday after Yeol's martial law declaration that threw the country into chaos earlier this week. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
House hearing on trump assassination attempts
The bipartisan House task force investigating the attempted assassinations of President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold its final hearing Thursday with testimony coming from acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Details on Hegseth severance from vet group
Pete Hegseth says he's not withdrawing from consideration to be the next secretary of defense, but sources say President-elect Donald Trump is considering a replacement for the embattled choice. Sources are also revealing new details about Hegseth's departure from his CEO position at a veterans group in 2016. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Hunt for UnitedHealthcare gunman continues
Police are still searching for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday in what authorities say appeared to have been a targeted attack. Anna Schecter, CBS News Crime and Safety Unit senior coordinating producer, has the latest on what we know.