Same-sex couple marries in Texas under one-time order
County officials in Austin married a same-sex couple under a court order issued for medical reasons
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Pediatrician refuses to care for baby with two moms
A same-sex couple is hurt and angry about what happened when they took their infant daughter for a checkup
Judge rules on florist who rejected same-sex wedding
Washington florist refused to provide flowers to gay couple for wedding, arguing actions were protected by First Amendment
Federal judge orders Mobile county to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples
A federal district judge countermands order of state chief Justice Roy Moore, who told probate judges to not issue licenses
Obama predicts Supreme Court "shift" on same-sex marriage
The president said the current "patchwork system" isn't working
Alabama slow to begin issuing licenses for same-sex couples
With some counties refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, being able to get married is a matter of location
More Alabama counties allow same-sex marriage amid "judicial chaos"
Probate officials in three counties say they'll begin issuing marriage licenses despite objections from state's chief justice
Alabama starts marrying same-sex couples after showdown
State's famous "Ten Commandments judge" sent order to probate judges demanding defiance of a federal ruling, but some judges aren't listening
Same-sex marriage standoff in Alabama
Hours before judges expected to begin marrying same-sex couples, Alabama's Chief Justice orders them to ignore federal ruling
After court ruling, Alabama seeks to stall same-sex marriages
Federal appeals court paves way for same-sex marriages to begin in the state, but Alabama AG asks Supreme Court for a delay
Hearing set for same-sex wedding cake dispute
A judge will determine in March how much a Portland, Ore., baker owes a same-sex couple for refusing to bake them a wedding cake in 2013
Judge puts 2-week stay on same-sex marriage ruling
The federal judge would not honor a request to place her ruling on indefinite hold until the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the issue
Supreme Court to consider same-sex marriage
High court will review appeals court ruling that upheld marriage ban in four states, finally addressing the basic question of marriage rights
Same-sex marriage bans in 3 Southern states heard in federal court
Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi cases could be among the last argued in federal court before the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the issue
Mass wedding as same-sex unions in Florida legalized
A day after the ban on same-sex marriage was lifted in Florida, couples across the state celebrated by getting hitched
Miami gets jump-start on ending Florida same-sex wedding ban
Judge rules that same-sex couples can immediately start getting marriage licenses in Miami-Dade County
Judge: Florida clerks have duty to issue same-sex marriage licenses
Same-sex couples in Florida will be able to seek a license to marry beginning Tuesday
Same-sex rights groups face challenges beyond marriage
Even as same-sex marriage edges closer to becoming legal nationwide, gay rights advocates face other hurdles in 2015
Florida attorney general wants clarification on same-sex marriage
The state's top lawyer wants a federal judge to say whether or not clerks in all counties can issue marriage licences to same-sex couples
Elton John marries longtime partner David Furnish
Laws in England implemented earlier this year allow same-sex marriages; couple shared occasion with their two sons
Supreme Court won't stop same-sex marriage in Florida
Gay couples in Florida will be able to get marriage licenses starting Jan. 5
Judge grants 1st gay divorce in Florida
Divorce case may advance LGBT cause in Florida, fighting state's same-sex marriage ban
New Chicago archbishop weighs in on politics and the church
Blase Cupich picked to lead America's third-largest archdiocese; find out his views on same-sex marriage, Ferguson, and more
Supreme Court won't stop S.C. same-sex marriages
First marriage licenses have been issued in Charleston and a lesbian couple exchanged vows on the courthouse steps
Judge strikes down Montana's ban on same-sex marriage
As in other states, the court ruled that laws defining marriage as exclusive to men and women violate the 14th Amendment
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Lung cancer in non-smoking women: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Wreckage of Pan Am plane found in ocean 74 years after deadly crash
The crash in 1952 killed 52 people and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight.
Democrats claim Social Security email included "misleading information"
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Man attacked by bison recalls terrifying encounter: "He could have gored me"
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
Woman attacked by bear while hiking with friend and dogs in Alaska
A woman suffered injuries after being attacked by a brown bear in southern Alaska, where she was out hiking with a friend and three dogs, authorities said.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Video appears to show United employee threatening to call ICE on customer
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Tropical Storm Bertha impacting northern Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
NYT moves to quash subpoenas for phone records of reporters and family members
The New York Times moved to quash subpoenas that sought phone records of the reporters and their relatives, including the spouses of two reporters and one reporter's mother.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak
The nation's largest recent cyclospora outbreak has put one of America's biggest produce suppliers under renewed scrutiny.
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Lung cancer in non-smoking women: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Wreckage of Pan Am plane found in ocean 74 years after deadly crash
The crash in 1952 killed 52 people and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight.
Democrats claim Social Security email included "misleading information"
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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OpenAI says its technology, on its own, hacked another AI company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
Democrats claim Social Security email included "misleading information"
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
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ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Mark Lamb wins Arizona House GOP primary after misconduct allegations
Former sheriff Mark Lamb was running against construction business owner Daniel Keenan in Arizona's 5th Congressional District Republican primary.
Trump ally Andy Biggs wins GOP nomination for Arizona governor, AP projects
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Biggs will take on Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs in November.
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Lung cancer in non-smoking women: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
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Oil prices soar as U.S. insists Strait of Hormuz open despite ongoing attacks
The Pentagon insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, but the threat to shipping is increasing, along with oil prices.
Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's top general after days of protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
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Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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OpenAI says its technology, on its own, hacked another AI company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
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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.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Melinda French Gates on Women's Health
Melinda French Gates is focusing her money and attention on improving women's healthcare in America. In Healthful's first episode, French Gates tells Norah O'Donnell why it took three doctors to catch her perimenopause and shares the three simple things that keep her healthier than ever. We'd love to hear what topics you want covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107
Lung Cancer in Women and Never-Smokers
Lung cancer has surpassed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in American women—and a growing share of new cases are in women who have never touched a cigarette. Anne Wojcicki's sister, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, was one of them. In this episode of HEALTHFUL, Norah O'Donnell sits down with Anne, Dr. Kim Sandler, Director of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, and Shira Kupperman Boehler—a lifelong nonsmoker and daily runner diagnosed with lung cancer at 44—to discuss why lung cancer is becoming one of the most urgent, and least understood, threats to women's health. We'd love to hear what topics you want covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107
Behind the scenes of Apollo 11 (2009)
While the three astronauts of Apollo 11 received the bulk of the attention for landing on the moon in 1969, 400,000 people worked behind the scenes to make it happen. Randall Pinkston reported on one of those important people back in 2009.
Ex-FDA medical officer on cyclospora outbreak
The FDA is still hunting for the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak after earlier test results proved to be a false positive. Dr. David Acheson, who has more than 40 years of medical and food safety experience, joins CBS News to discuss the issue.
U.S. launches strikes on Iran for 11th night
The U.S. launched an 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Tuesday. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's earlier testimony about the Pentagon's request for additional funding. Then, Washington Post national security reporter Noah Robertson joins with analysis.