Thousands of claims of sexual misconduct shared by students in U.K.
The flood of stories has triggered investigations at some of the country's most elite educational institutions, and a national reckoning compared to the #MeToo movement.
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Female McDonald's employees accuse fast-food chain of abuse, harassment in workplace
Dozens of women have filed complaints alleging workplace abuse, discrimination and harassment by male co-workers at one of America's largest, most iconic fast-food restaurant chains.
Actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault
French movie star was not arrested when handed the charges in December, and the Paris prosecutor stayed silent until the case was leaked to media.
French government seeks law to set age for sexual consent at 15
New push to enshrine children's protections comes amid huge public pressure after a wave of revelations about violence by parents and authority figures.
Hundreds protest campus sexual assault at universities across U.S.
Organizers staged COVID-safe demonstrations to call attention to a problem they say the pandemic has only made it harder to address.
Vanessa Guillén's family vows to keep fighting after Army firings
Her family pleaded for Congress to pass legislation that addresses how the military responds to sexual assault and harassment.
"Totally unacceptable": Army secretary condemns command climate
The "CBS Evening News'' spoke with Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy in an exclusive interview Monday.
Vatican: Pope John Paul II ignored abuse claims to promote McCarrick
Damning report from investigation ordered by Pope Francis says John Paul II ignored serious allegations against McCarrick to give him a more powerful role in the church.
Army launches new probe into Fort Hood after soldier's death
Vanessa Guillén's remains were found about two months after she disappeared in April, and she is believed to have been killed by a fellow soldier who later died by suicide.
Ed Henry accuser "was paralyzed by fear" working at Fox News
Co-plaintiffs Jennifer Eckhart and Cathy Areu filed a lawsuit against the network on Monday.
Mayor of South Korean capital found dead after leaving "sorry" note
Body of popular politician Park Won-soon was found on a mountain outside Seoul 2 days after an ex-secretary reportedly alleged sexual misconduct.
Missing soldier murdered by Army specialist, woman alleges in complaint
The complaint says Guillén was killed after she was hit multiple times in the head with a hammer.
Fort Hood soldier believed dead, family says; suspect kills himself
Investigators in Texas found human remains in the search for Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, who has been missing since April.
Weinstein in tentative $19 million settlement with many accusers
Deal was announced by New York attorney general and lawyers from class-action suit but attorneys for some other accusers call it "complete sellout."
Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo-era prosecutions
Cosby, 82, has been imprisoned in suburban Philadelphia for nearly two years after a jury convicted him of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2004. He's serving a three- to 10-year sentence.
Chris Matthews addresses his "inappropriate" behavior
"It's inappropriate in the workplace to compliment somebody on their appearance, this is in the makeup chair, and I did it," the former cable news host told Vanity Fair.
Harvey Weinstein guilty on 2 counts, cleared of most serious charges
The verdict comes after weeks of harrowing and at times emotional testimony from six of Weinstein's accusers.
Prosecutors investigating new allegations against Robert Hadden
A plea deal in 2016 means the former Columbia University obstetrician never saw jail time, dozens of women have since come forward.
Key Harvey Weinstein accuser sobs during cross-examination
The emotional testimony came as defense attorneys tried to portray Jessica Mann as an opportunistic manipulator.
Weinstein accuser testifies: "I couldn't get away from him"
The rape trial of the disgraced movie mogul entered its second week of testimony Monday.
Annabella Sciorra takes the stand against Harvey Weinstein
The "Sopranos" actress says Weinstein forced himself inside her apartment and raped her sometime in late 1993 or early 1994.
Supermodel called as potential juror in Harvey Weinstein trial
The supermodel disclosed she has met the disgraced movie producer but said she can "keep an open mind on the facts."
Weinstein judge won't step aside over texting comments
The disgraced media mogul is facing four new sex crime charges in Los Angeles as jury selection gets underway in his New York trial.
Time's Up fund: 4,000 sex harassment victims linked with lawyers
Since 2018, the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund has raised $24 million in donations with the most support coming from the entertainment industry.
How the industry that fueled MeToo is working to avoid MeToo moments
One leading "intimacy coordinator" says the Harvey Weinstein scandal "shone a light which could not be ignored on something that had been for years."
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Romney and Sinema teaming up on a proposal to raise the minimum wage
Senators Mitt Romney and Kyrsten Sinema are negotiating a bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage to $11.
NFL star Malcolm Jenkins opens door for Black tech investors
The New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins launched Broad Street Ventures to help spur tech investment by people of color.
Live Updates: Chauvin speaks in court, says he will not testify
The fired cop charged in George Floyd's death spoke from the defense table, telling a judge he will invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege.
No charges for officer who fatally shot woman during Capitol riot
An investigation determined that the officer could reasonably believe it was necessary to shoot Babbitt out of self-defense or in defense of those evacuating the House Chamber.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup
Rodriguez proposed in 2019 with a ring reportedly worth more than $1 million.
House committees vote on D.C. statehood and reparations bills
Two House committees took up two controversial bills on reparations and D.C. statehood on Wednesday.
Ex-cop fired for stopping 2006 chokehold "kept fighting" for justice
"We don't want other officers to go through what I've gone through," she told CBS News' Jericka Duncan after a judge ruled her pension must be reinstated.
Unemployment claims drop to lowest level since March 2020
Just over 700,000 people filed for jobless benefits last week, the lowest number of the coronavirus era.
Secretary of State Blinken makes surprise trip to Afghanistan
Blinken met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the presidential palace and chief executive Abdullah Abdullah, as well as civic leaders at the U.S. embassy in Kabul.
White Army officer seen on video threatening Black man is charged
Protesters turned up at Jonathan Pentland's South Carolina home. He was charged with third-degree assault.
New York is spending $2B on undocumented workers. Here's why.
"I began to cry of happiness" housekeeper SIxta Leon said after the state agreed to pay undocumented residents up to $15,600 each.
Dems to introduce bill to expand Supreme Court to 13 justices
Republicans are expected to fiercely oppose such a bill.
Missing student killed during 1996 rape attempt: Prosecutor
Prosecutors filed a first-degree murder charge against Paul Flores and an accessory after murder charge against his father, Ruben Flores, for helping him conceal Smart's body.
CDC panel adjourns without vote on extending J&J COVID vaccine pause
States are pausing use of J&J's COVID vaccine in light of rare, serious blood clots that may be linked to the shots.
Moderate Republicans float counteroffer on infrastructure
Several moderate Senate Republicans are discussing a potential counteroffer to President Biden's infrastructure plan.
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Nepal's rhino population soars amid COVID-19 closures
The population has reached its highest number in decades amid travel restrictions.
What's going on with the Iran nuclear talks?
Biden is trying to revive the international deal his predecessor walked away from, but the clock is ticking, and Iran is fuming over an attack on its nuclear infrastructure.
Thousands of claims of sexual misconduct shared by students in U.K.
The flood of stories has triggered investigations at some of the country's most elite educational institutions, and a national reckoning compared to the #MeToo movement.
Biden issues sweeping new sanctions against Russia
The sanctions target more than 30 Russian entities and include the expulsion of 10 Russians.
Why the U.S. should "be very worried" about Brazil's COVID disaster
Hospitals are struggling to cope as a highly infectious COVID variant ravages the country. There are questions over vaccine efficacy, and one expert says other strains "will escape."
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Romney and Sinema teaming up on a proposal to raise the minimum wage
Senators Mitt Romney and Kyrsten Sinema are negotiating a bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage to $11.
NFL star Malcolm Jenkins opens door for Black tech investors
The New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins launched Broad Street Ventures to help spur tech investment by people of color.
Live Updates: Chauvin speaks in court, says he will not testify
The fired cop charged in George Floyd's death spoke from the defense table, telling a judge he will invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege.
No charges for officer who fatally shot woman during Capitol riot
An investigation determined that the officer could reasonably believe it was necessary to shoot Babbitt out of self-defense or in defense of those evacuating the House Chamber.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup
Rodriguez proposed in 2019 with a ring reportedly worth more than $1 million.
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Romney and Sinema teaming up on a proposal to raise the minimum wage
Senators Mitt Romney and Kyrsten Sinema are negotiating a bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage to $11.
What's going on with the Iran nuclear talks?
Biden is trying to revive the international deal his predecessor walked away from, but the clock is ticking, and Iran is fuming over an attack on its nuclear infrastructure.
House committees vote on D.C. statehood and reparations bills
Two House committees took up two controversial bills on reparations and D.C. statehood on Wednesday.
Secretary of State Blinken makes surprise trip to Afghanistan
Blinken met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the presidential palace and chief executive Abdullah Abdullah, as well as civic leaders at the U.S. embassy in Kabul.
New York is spending $2B on undocumented workers. Here's why.
"I began to cry of happiness" housekeeper SIxta Leon said after the state agreed to pay undocumented residents up to $15,600 each.
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup
Rodriguez proposed in 2019 with a ring reportedly worth more than $1 million.
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Country music’s Mickey Guyton makes history
Country music artist Mickey Guyton earned her first Grammy nomination in November for the song "Black Like Me” and became the first Black female solo artist to be nominated for a Grammy in a country category. The vocal powerhouse will make history again on Sunday as co-host of the Academy of Country Music Awards, alongside fellow country star Keith Urban. She sat with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King to reflect on her trailblazing journey.
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Production company’s mission to diversify Hollywood
For the first time in the 93-year history of the Academy Awards, an all-Black producing team has been nominated for Best Picture for the film "Judas and the Black Messiah". The team includes former top talent agent Charles D. King, who spoke to Michelle Miller about his effort to transform Hollywood
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NFL star Malcolm Jenkins opens door for Black tech investors
The New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins launched Broad Street Ventures to help spur tech investment by people of color.
Instagram tests letting users choose whether to see like counts
The company says the test is an effort to create a healthier experience for users.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
These companies pay interns more than $8,000 a month
Internships at some big companies come with a hefty paycheck as businesses battle to attract young talent.
Here's who is getting rich off Coinbase going public
Rapper Nas and VC Marc Andreessen are investors in the trading company riding the mania for digital currencies.
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COVID-19 "long-haulers" cope with lasting virus symptoms
A dedicated marathon runner is having to relearn how to breathe after contracting the coronavirus.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
Fauci on what Johnson & Johnson vaccine reactions could mean for women
Fauci said the adverse reactions in six women could suggest that it's hormonal.
Meet the "Monkeydactyl" — a newly discovered ancient dinosaur
The discovery marks the earliest known record of a true opposed thumb in Earth's history.
Japan to dump radioactive water from Fukushima plant into ocean
The plan to release hundreds of thousands of tons of wastewater from the crippled nuclear plant into the Pacific has angered some of Japan's residents, and neighbors.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
CDC panel adjourns without vote on extending J&J COVID vaccine pause
States are pausing use of J&J's COVID vaccine in light of rare, serious blood clots that may be linked to the shots.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Why the U.S. should "be very worried" about Brazil's COVID disaster
Hospitals are struggling to cope as a highly infectious COVID variant ravages the country. There are questions over vaccine efficacy, and one expert says other strains "will escape."
Study shows vaccines carry much lower risk of blood clots than COVID
Research by Oxford University suggests all major vaccines carry a similar risk of rare clots, and all seem to have much lower risk than infection with COVID-19.
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Pandemic pushes teachers to flee the profession
Pandemic-related burnout is driving some teachers from the profession, and could mean educator shortages down the line. .
New York is spending $2B on undocumented workers. Here's why.
"I began to cry of happiness" housekeeper SIxta Leon said after the state agreed to pay undocumented residents up to $15,600 each.
FEMA funeral program inundated by 1 million calls at launch
Americans may apply for government money to help cover the funeral costs of loved ones who died of COVID-19.
Coinbase just became a $100 billion company. Here's who's getting rich.
Rapper Nas and VC Marc Andreessen are investors in the trading company riding the mania for digital currencies.
Romney and Sinema teaming up on a proposal to raise the minimum wage
Senators Mitt Romney and Kyrsten Sinema are negotiating a bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage to $11.
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Live Updates: Chauvin speaks in court, says he will not testify
The fired cop charged in George Floyd's death spoke from the defense table, telling a judge he will invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege.
No charges for officer who fatally shot woman during Capitol riot
An investigation determined that the officer could reasonably believe it was necessary to shoot Babbitt out of self-defense or in defense of those evacuating the House Chamber.
Missing student killed during 1996 rape attempt: Prosecutor
Prosecutors filed a first-degree murder charge against Paul Flores and an accessory after murder charge against his father, Ruben Flores, for helping him conceal Smart's body.
4th night of protests after ex-cop who killed Daunte Wright charged
24 people were arrested, following dozens on Monday and Tuesday nights. The former officer, Kim Potter, was charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Defense expert says Floyd's manner of death undetermined
Dr. David Fowler, a forensic pathologist, said he believes Floyd died of cardiac arrhythmia due to his heart disease.
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin moves closer to passenger launches
After Wednesday's 15th unpiloted test flight, the system appears to be on the verge of commercial operations, giving six passengers at a time a few minutes of weightlessness and an out-of-this-world view.
Software fix planned for Mars helicopter
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
Soyuz launches crew to space station
A Soyuz spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan carrying NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station. Watch NASA's live coverage of the launch.
Soyuz launch kicks off space station crew rotation
A NASA astronaut joins two Russians for Friday's trip to the International Space Station.
Lyrids meteor shower marks return of shooting stars
After a months-long meteor drought, the Lyrids are back to illuminate Earth Day.
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Competition in the U.S. housing market is fierce this spring, with surging demand and record-low inventory. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN to discuss how sellers and buyers can be prepared.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Sneak peek: Crosley Green Comes Home
The emotional homecoming of a man imprisoned for nearly 32 years. A judge ruled he was wrongfully convicted of murder, but is he home for good? Questions linger about the witness who blamed him. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, April 17 at 10/9c on CBS.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.