Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO accused of exploiting men for sex
A BBC investigation found Jeffries and his partner, Matthew Smith, were at the center of an organized operation running sex events, with a middleman recruiting young men.
Sexual Misconduct
U.K. police say sex assault claim lodged against comedian Russell Brand
British news outlets reported claims of rape and abuse by 4 women against the actor and comedian, and now police say they've received a report.
Man arrested after appearing to grope female reporter on live TV
Isa Balado, a reporter for Spanish broadcaster Cuatro, was reporting on an armed robbery when a man walked up behind her and appeared to touch her bottom.
Prosecutors file sexual assault lawsuit against Spain's soccer chief
Suspended soccer federation president Luis Rubiales is accused of assault for kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent after their World Cup win.
Player accuses Spain's soccer chief of sexual assault for unwanted kiss
Luis Rubiales insists his kiss of Jenni Hermoso after her squad's World Cup win was consensual, but she's always denied that.
Spanish soccer boss faces sexual abuse probe, mom goes on hunger strike
Spain's top criminal court is investigating the head of Spanish soccer for "sexual assault" after his forcible kiss of World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.
Andrew Tate getting out of house arrest in Romania, but charges remain
The controversial social media influencer won an appeal to have his control measures eased, but he remains charged with rape and human trafficking.
Pope meets abuse survivors as church's youth summit opens in Portugal
Francis chastised bishops over "scandals that have marred" the church in Portugal, and called for survivors to be "accepted and listened to."
BBC grapples with sexual misconduct claims against unnamed presenter
Britain's public broadcaster, the BBC, has defended its actions amid a scandal over an unnamed presenter being accused of sexual misconduct.
E. Jean Carroll said she kept quiet about rape accusation out of "fear" of Trump
E. Jean Carroll has accused the former president of rape and then of defamation.
E. Jean Carroll testifies in court, "I'm here because Donald Trump raped me"
Trump "shattered my reputation," E. Jean Carroll testified in the trial, accusing the former president of rape and then of defamation.
Trial begins in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit against Trump for defamation, battery
Carroll came forward with her story in 2019, alleging that Trump sexually assaulted her in the 1990s.
E. Jean Carroll lawsuit against Trump for defamation, battery set for trial Tuesday
Carroll says Trump raped her in the mid-1990s and defamed her when she went public with the story in 2019.
Ex-principal convicted of abusing students at Jewish girls school
Malka Leifer's bid to avoid extradition from Israel strained the two nation's relations and highlighted a wider problem revealed by a CBS News investigation.
London police apologize as officer admits to dozens of rapes
The Metropolitan Police said it was "truly sorry" for missing opportunities to get officer David Carrick off the force during his 18-years as sexual predator in uniform.
Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to 7 sexual assault charges in London
The actor is facing a total of 11 sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, where he served for years as the artistic director of a London theater.
Writer files upgraded lawsuit alleging Trump "forcibly raped" her
As president, Trump responded to the columnist's allegations by saying it could ever have happened because she was "not my type."
Kevin Spacey faces 7 more sexual offense charges in the U.K.
Prosecutors said the actor would be charged over "a number of sexual assaults against one man," bringing the total number of charges against him in the U.K. to 11.
CBS and Les Moonves reach settlement with N.Y. attorney general
The New York Attorney General's Office said the majority of the settlement funds will be returned to company shareholders.
"Dirty Dancer" actor testifies Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her at hotel
Weinstein, already serving a 23-year sentence for a New York conviction that is under appeal, has pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles to four counts of rape and seven other counts of sexual assault.
Trump deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
Writer E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of defamation for saying she was "totally lying" about a sexual assault allegation.
Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military increased by 13% in 2021
The uptick was driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened.
Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sex assault charges in U.K. court
The Hollywood star has vowed to fight the allegations that he assaulted 3 men in England between 2005 and 2013, when he ran a renowned London theater.
Bill Cosby sexually abused teen, civil jury finds
The jury awarded the victim, who is now 64-years-old, $500,000.
Kevin Spacey granted bail at first hearing on U.K. sex assault charges
A London court granted the Hollywood star "unconditional bail" until his next appearance before a judge in July.
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Israel continues attacks across Gaza as hopes for cease-fire fade
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
Second person of interest taken into custody in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
A second person of interest in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been taken into custody.
Bronny James makes college basketball debut after cardiac arrest
Bronny James joined the USC Trojans in their game against Long Beach State, with his father, LeBron James, watching from the stands.
Nebraska priest killed in church attack, officials say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, a priest at St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, died after being assaulted at the church's rectory.
California hiker rescued after 7 hours pinned beneath massive boulder
A rescue team used ropes and pulleys to shift a boulder that trapped a man who was hiking in California.
Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
Elon Musk restores X account of far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto join Margaret Brennan.
White House official says "it's time to cut a deal" on national security
Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange.
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Israel continues attacks across Gaza as hopes for cease-fire fade
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
Second person of interest taken into custody in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
A second person of interest in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been taken into custody.
Bronny James makes college basketball debut after cardiac arrest
Bronny James joined the USC Trojans in their game against Long Beach State, with his father, LeBron James, watching from the stands.
Nebraska priest killed in church attack, officials say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, a priest at St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, died after being assaulted at the church's rectory.
California hiker rescued after 7 hours pinned beneath massive boulder
A rescue team used ropes and pulleys to shift a boulder that trapped a man who was hiking in California.
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Poll: Americans feel inflation's impact on living standards, opportunities
Many feel worse off than their parents' generation as income isn't keeping up.
Lobbying group overstated how much shoplifting hurt retailers
The National Retail Federation retracted an earlier estimate of the losses stores suffer at the hands of criminal rings.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Amazon says scammers stole millions through phony product returns
International ring breached Amazon's internal systems and bribed its employees, the e-commerce giant alleges in lawsuit.
The U.S. states where homeowners gained — and lost — equity in 2023
Although home prices have continued to rise across much of the U.S., homeowners in some states saw their home equity shrink.
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Donald Trump says he will not testify in civil fraud trial on Monday
Former President Donald Trump was expected to be his defense team's final witness.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto join Margaret Brennan.
White House official says "it's time to cut a deal" on national security
Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange.
Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
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The increasing hazard of black lung disease facing coal miners
Traditionally one in every five coal miners ended up with black lung disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages - and experts say a new rule to protect against silica dust doesn't go far enough.
Black lung threat increasing among coal miners
Coal mining has always been a dangerous job, with one in every five miners ending up with "black lung" disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages. "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with miners and union officials who say coal companies routinely break the rules that could help protect their employees' health; and looks at a new government proposal that might offer real protection for miners, but which is facing opposition from some in Congress.
Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Experts discuss efforts to destigmatize PPD and encourage treatment, including with a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD.
A promising treatment for postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Correspondent Tracy Smith examines the heartbreak that can come when postpartum depression is not diagnosed or treated; talks with experts and sufferers hoping to destigmatize PPD; and looks at a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD, set to become available this week.
Texas Supreme Court halts emergency abortion ruling
The Texas Supreme Court late Friday night put a hold on a lower court ruling which would have allowed a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with a fatal fetal diagnosis to obtain an abortion. The all-Republican state Supreme Court issued its hold without offering an opinion. Jared Hill has details.
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U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korea, pilot ejects and is rescued
The U.S. Air Force said it happened during a routine training mission and the pilot was in good condition. The cause of the crash was being investigated.
Israel continues attacks across Gaza as hopes for cease-fire fade
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
Children of jailed Iranian activist accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
Mohammadi's prize was placed on an empty chair between her 17-year-old twins, Ali and Kiana Rahmani, at the award ceremony in Oslo, Norway on Sunday.
Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
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Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" star, dies at 29
Reality TV star Mama June Shannon announced her daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell died on Dec. 9 in an Instagram post.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
Remembering Norman Lear: "The soundtrack of my life has been laughter"
The legendary producer of such beloved comedies as "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" died this week at age 101. "Sunday Morning" looks back at Lear, who'd said the gift of laughter kept him going strong for more than a century.
Norman Lear: A life of laughter and activism
Norman Lear, who created, developed or co-produced some of television's most beloved comedies, such as "All in the Family," "Maude," "The Jeffersons," and "One Day at A Time," died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the age of 101. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back on the remarkable life and career of the legendary producer and social activist who'd said the gift of laughter kept him going strong for more than a century.
Aardman Animation: Creating the magic of stop-motion
The animation wizards behind Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep are back with a sequel to their 2000 hit feature, "Chicken Run." Correspondent Seth Doane visits the Bristol, England studios of Aardman Animations, where artists have painstakingly filmed "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," a comic adventure in which daredevil chickens seek to rescue their precious hen from a dastardly factory farm. (Think "Chicken: Impossible.")
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Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
White House approves high-speed rail funding
In the hopes of finally bringing high-speed rail to the U.S., the Biden administration on Friday approved $8.2 billion for projects on both coasts. $3 billion of that will go to Brightline West, a high-speed rail line that will run between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
Russian hackers accused of targeting U.S. intel community
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Extraordinarily rare white leucistic gator with born in Florida
The baby gator is one of just eight known leucistic alligators in the world, according to Gatorland, the park where it was born.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Orphaned Alaskan sea otter given second chance at life in Chicago
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
John Kerry: U.S. backs cutting fossil fuels
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
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Nebraska priest killed in church attack, officials say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, a priest at St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, died after being assaulted at the church's rectory.
Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Key evidence in the disappearance and death of Andreen McDonald
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
Retired officers honored for arson attack response
Two retired New York City Police Department officers, and brothers, were honored Saturday for their role in helping halt an arson attack on the Atlanta birth home of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Minnesota man arrested after impaling grocery worker with golf club: Police
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for December 10, 2023
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Errol Barnett.
12/10: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on the fate of the aid package to Israel; plus Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto joins to discuss humanitarian efforts in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Acts of faith in uncertain times
Christians observing the second Sunday of the Advent season and Jews celebrating Hanukkah are lighting candles around the world tonight. Lighting those candles has special meaning right now.
Meet Ukraine’s civilian resistance fighters
Soldiers enlisted across Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Others, including a wedding planner, a farmer and a retiree, became civilian resistance fighters, determined to protect their country.