Bette Midler defends abortion access tweet criticized as anti-trans
The performer defended herself and denied any intent to spread transphobia in a series of tweets.
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Trans leader drives LGBTQ services and acceptance in the Bronx
Sean Ebony Coleman created Destination Tomorrow, a center for the predominantly Black and Brown community.
More Texas families with trans kids sue over state abuse investigations
The mother of one of the teens said her son attempted suicide and was hospitalized the day Gov. Abbott issued his directive.
Professor awarded $400,000 after being disciplined over wrong pronouns
Nick Meriwether responded to the student during classes by saying, "Yes, sir." The student asked him after class to use she/her pronouns when addressing her, but Meriwether said no.
Alabama law banning transgender medication challenged in two lawsuits
The law makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity.
South Carolina House passes bill banning transgender students from girls' sports
The bill, similar to ones passed in other states, would bar transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools in colleges.
Trans health care is a "matter of life or death," doctors say
Lawmakers are focused on the future of trans health care, but doctors say the proposed bills are hurting their patients now.
Arizona governor signs bills limiting abortion access and transgender rights
The signings come one day before Transgender Day of Visibility.
Oklahoma governor signs transgender sports ban into law
The Save Women's Sports Act applies to both high schools and colleges in the state.
Utah legislature bans transgender athletes from girls sports after veto
Critics have called the bill an "attack" on transgender children.
2021 marks deadliest year yet for transgender people in the U.S.
At least 47 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been violently killed in the U.S. so far this year, according to the Human Rights Campaign.
U.S. issues its first passport with an "X" gender marker
"I almost burst into tears when I opened the envelope, pulled out my new passport, and saw the 'X' stamped boldly under 'sex,' recipient Dana Zzyym said.
Texas House passes controversial transgender student athletes bill
The controversial measure, which was debated for 10 hours, now goes to the state Senate. Critics called it discriminatory.
Former "Hamilton" cast member files complaint over alleged discrimination
Suni Reid, who performed in "Hamilton" for four years, was terminated in September.
Trans athlete Schuyler Bailar calls for LGBTQ inclusion in abortion rights
"This is a women's issue, and it is also a transgender man's issue," he said. "People of all genders should have safe and legal access to abortions."
Transgender Puerto Ricans say they're experiencing a culture of violence
When asked about whether officers have sexually assaulted trans people, Lieutenant Aimée Alvarado said "it could have happened."
Laurel Hubbard becomes first openly trans woman to compete at Olympics
She competed in the women's super-heavyweight 87-kilogram weightlifting category but did not advance after failing on her three attempted lifts.
"I was born to do this": Leyna Bloom on her history-making moment
"I just want to make my community proud, make America proud, and show the world something new," Bloom said.
Federal judges block transgender restrictions in 2 states
The rulings temporarily block an Arkansas law banning gender confirming treatments for transgender youth and a West Virginia ban on trans athletes in women's sports.
Supreme Court rejects transgender bathroom dispute in win for student
Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito said they would have heard the case.
Poll: Most Americans say LGBTQ discrimination still exists
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Author talks gender in the Black community
In the past year, half of all LGBTQ youth of color, including 67% of Black respondents, reported facing discrimination based on their race or ethnicity. George M. Johnson, a journalist, activist and the author of "All Boys Aren't Blue," joined CBSN to discuss their memoir exploring growing up while being both Black and queer.
Arkansas bans gender-affirming care
CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports on the Arkansas gender-affirming care ban and speaks with trans youth to determine what the passing of the bill will mean for their future. Dylan Brandt is one of four trans youth suing Arkansas in hopes of blocking the ban.
Transgender youths fight for their rights
States across the country are introducing bills that critics say curb the rights of transgender people. "60 Minutes+" correspondent Seth Doane investigated one measure in Arkansas that bans gender-affirming health care for minors. He spoke to a teenager who is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the state and joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Trans kids fight restrictive legislation
This week on 60 Minutes+, Seth Doane reports on the wave of anti-trans bills being introduced across the country and the young people dealing with the fallout. See the story, streaming now on Paramount+
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Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Bette Midler defends abortion access tweet criticized as anti-trans
The performer defended herself and denied any intent to spread transphobia in a series of tweets.
DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Former USA Softball president charged with sex offenses involving a child
Gouveia was arrested on April 14 on eight felony counts of lewd lascivious act with a child under the age of 14, authorities said.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
Dallas Cowboys face critics amid gun-themed coffee partnership
The NFL team shouldn't partner with a pro-gun coffee company weeks after a mass shooting in Uvalde, fans say.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant surprises waitress with $500 tip
"Blessings come when you bless others," Morant said.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
Amazon Prime members now get Grubhub+ free for one year
The food delivery membership is valued at $9.99 per month and will be offered to Prime members for free.
DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
Father hid son in dumpster during Highland Park shooting
The suspected gunman fired 70 rounds at the Illinois community paradegoers, an experience that Alexander Sandoval said was "terrorizing."
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Fundraiser for Highland Park orphan raises $2 million
Both parents of 2-year-old Aiden McCarthy were killed in Monday's mass shooting during a July 4th parade.
Invasive fly from Asia discovered in North Carolina for first time
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 species of plants, including hops, fruit trees and native trees.
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Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Bette Midler defends abortion access tweet criticized as anti-trans
The performer defended herself and denied any intent to spread transphobia in a series of tweets.
DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Former USA Softball president charged with sex offenses involving a child
Gouveia was arrested on April 14 on eight felony counts of lewd lascivious act with a child under the age of 14, authorities said.
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Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Rivian launching electric SUV amid questions about company's future
Rivian, which won the race to deliver the first all-electric pickup truck, is launching its SUV amid major questions about whether it can deliver on its ambitious goals.
Dallas Cowboys face critics amid gun-themed coffee partnership
The NFL team shouldn't partner with a pro-gun coffee company weeks after a mass shooting in Uvalde, fans say.
Amazon Prime members now get Grubhub+ free for one year
The food delivery membership is valued at $9.99 per month and will be offered to Prime members for free.
Job openings fell in May but remained near historic high
Employers advertised fewer jobs as the economy showed signs of slowing, but there are nearly two job openings for every unemployed person.
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DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
Heather Conley on Russia's "strategic conservatism" — "Intelligence Matters"
Conley, the president of the German Mashall Fund, talks to Morell about how Russian President Vladimir Putin has leveraged the support of the leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church to portray himself as a global defender of conservative values.
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Best sunscreens for summer 2022
Beauty director April Franzino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the best sunscreens Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab tested for summer 2022. She offers tips for parents on ways to get kids to wear sunscreen when heading outside this summer.
Stealth health risks of soccer examined
The family of professional soccer player Scott Vermillion says they learned about the warning signs of brain damage from head impacts too late. Vermillion was diagnosed with CTE after his death, making him the first public case in a U.S. professional player. Dr. Jon LaPook continues his look at the emerging evidence on CTE.
Canada to throw out 13.6 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Officials say the doses expired "due to limited demand for the vaccine" domestically, and logistical challenges in donating them elsewhere.
Ice cream sold in Florida linked to listeria outbreak, CDC says
Anyone who has products from Big Olaf Creamery, which is based in Sarasota, should throw them away, the CDC said.
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12 civilians dead as Russia shells eastern Ukraine: "Every crime will be punished"
One governor accused Russian forces of scorched-earth tactics, "burning down and destroying everything on their way."
47 Texas migrant truck victims now identified, including a 13-year-old
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Bishop proposes "social pact" with drug traffickers in Mexico
Questions about the security strategy of Mexico's president have mounted since two Jesuit priests were murdered last month.
U.K.'s Boris Johnson clings to power as scandal sparks wave of resignations
The latest stain on the premier's credibility came in the form of his shifting account on when he knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a man he promoted.
Hundreds of inmates escape after jihadists blast hole in prison wall
Officials in Nigeria say "very determined" Boko Haram rebels used "high-grade explosives" to create the escape route.
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Coldplay on inclusive concerts
“CBS Mornings speaks” with the seven-time Grammy Award-winning band Coldplay about the implementation of new technology that helps deaf concert-goers enjoy their music.
Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show near Detroit
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
"Into the Woods" returns to Broadway
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role starring in the revival of "Into The Woods" on Broadway. She speaks on the healing power of the show and its important messages.
Here Comes The Sun: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also, David Pogue meets the creators of Marcel the Shell, an animated character who stars in the film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
How the "American Woman" guitar got back to its owner 46 years later
CBS News hears the unlikely story of how rock star Randy Bachman's got his favorite guitar back from the man himself, and the two others who made it happen.
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Voyager Digital suspends crypto trading
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
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Invasive fly from Asia discovered in North Carolina for first time
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 species of plants, including hops, fruit trees and native trees.
Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Freeze-dried mice: How a new technique could help conserve species
The United Nations has warned that extinctions are accelerating worldwide and at least a million species could disappear.
"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
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Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Accused Highland Park parade gunman denied bail
The 21-year-old man accused of opening fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has been denied bail. He appeared before a judge for the first time on Wednesday, facing seven first-degree murder charges. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses what happened in court.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
47 Texas migrant truck victims now identified, including a 13-year-old
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Bishop proposes "social pact" with drug traffickers in Mexico
Questions about the security strategy of Mexico's president have mounted since two Jesuit priests were murdered last month.
Space
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Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
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Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
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As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
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Sri Lanka Prime Minister says country is "bankrupt"
Sri Lanka's prime minister says the country is officially bankrupt. The South Asian country defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as an independent nation in May. SIshaan Tharoor, a foreign affairs columnist at the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss why Sri Lanka's financial crisis continues to worsen.
Members of Trump's legal team subpoenaed
Georgia officials investigating potential criminal interference in the state's 2020 elections have subpoenaed seven Trump allies. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about the potential impact this could have on the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
No bail for Bobby Crimo III, accused shooter in Highland Park mass shooting
The suspect in the deadly Highland Park mass shooting, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade, before fleeing to Wisconsin, where he considered shooting more people.
Party strategies heading into 2022 midterms
Former President Trump could announce as soon as this summer another run for office in 2024, sources close to Mr. Trump tell CBS News. Lauren Zelt, former deputy communications director to New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte and founder of Zelt Communications and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBS News to discuss what a Trump candidacy could mean ahead of the November midterm elections.
Boris Johnson faces intense push to resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing intense pressure to resign as several members of his government have stepped down, including some key cabinet officials. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi has more on the scrutiny Johnson faces, and whether his own party could push him out of office.