Supreme Court won't hear case over Hawaii's rules for handguns
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a Hawaii man's appeal of his prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license.
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Supreme Court turns away case over Boston high school admissions criteria
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to race-neutral admissions criteria at three Boston high schools that aimed to increase racial and economic diversity.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
Supreme Court to confront gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
How a Trump Justice Department could shift legal positions at the Supreme Court
Trump's new lawyers will have to decide how to handle hot-button issues before the high court this term, including cases on treatments for transgender youth and on ghost guns.
Supreme Court tosses Facebook appeal in shareholder lawsuit
The Supreme Court issued its first opinion of the term, a one-line decision dismissing Facebook's appeal.
Supreme Court unlikely to see justices retire before Trump takes office
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court to hear dispute involving Louisiana congressional map
The appeal stemmed from a congressional map enacted in January that includes two majority-Black districts.
How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election
The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.
Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Consumer Product Safety Commission
The dispute raised separation of powers concerns arising from the president's ability to remove members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Supreme Court turns down Michael Cohen's bid to revive suit against Trump
Michael Cohen, who was one of former President Donald Trump's closest legal advisers, pleaded guilty to multiple felonies in 2018.
Supreme Court tosses decision that shielded officers who arrested citizen journalist
A Texas citizen journalist was arrested after she published two news stories to her Facebook page that included information she sought from a police source.
Supreme Court grapples with case of death row inmate who's had 3 last meals
Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate, and Gentner Drummond, the state's attorney general, are asking the Supreme Court to grant Glossip a new trial.
Supreme Court probes limits of ATF rule regulating ghost guns
The rule issued by the Biden administration in 2022 seeks to subject unserialized ghost guns to the same requirements as commercially made firearms.
Supreme Court won't decide Texas dispute over emergency abortions
In turning away the case, the Supreme Court leaves in place a lower court order that blocked emergency abortion care if it violates Texas' near-total ban.
Supreme Court won't hear dispute involving Jack Smith and Trump's X data
Special counsel Jack Smith obtained in January 2023 a court-authorized warrant for information associated with former President Donald Trump's X account as part of its election interference probe.
Supreme Court to weigh legality of Biden administration's ghost guns rule
The rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives seeks to ensure ghost guns are subject to the same requirements as commercial firearms sales.
Supreme Court allows EPA to enforce methane rule for oil, gas facilities for now
States and industry groups had asked the Supreme Court to pause the EPA's rule that aims to curb emissions of methane from new and existing oil and gas facilities.
Supreme Court won't pause EPA rule on toxic metal emissions from power plants
The case involves emissions requirements for coal-fired power plants first issued by the EPA in 2012.
Supreme Court takes up gun-makers' bid to end Mexican government's lawsuit
The Supreme Court said it will consider a bid by U.S. gun-makers to end a lawsuit from the Mexican government seeking to hold them liable for violence committed by drug cartels.
The Supreme Court's new term starts this week. Here's what to know.
Supreme Court justices will take the bench Monday for the first time since issuing blockbuster decisions on guns, abortion and presidential immunity.
Supreme Court won't let Green Party candidate Jill Stein on Nevada ballot
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid to put Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein on the Nevada general election ballot.
Alaska man charged with threatening to assassinate 6 Supreme Court justices
The Alaska man allegedly sent more than 465 messages to the Supreme Court through an online portal.
Supreme Court won't stop feds from withholding Title X funding from Oklahoma
Oklahoma officials had asked the Supreme Court to temporarily prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from stripping the Oklahoma State Department of Health of $4.5 million in federal Title X funding.
Ketanji Brown Jackson says she's open to enforceable Supreme Court ethics code
"From my perspective, I don't have any problem with an enforceable code," Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson told CBS News.
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Democrats want communications between Epshteyn and Trump appointees disclosed
Allegations recently surfaced that Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments in connection to efforts by potential appointees to secure government positions.
China's Xi not expected at Trump's inauguration
President-elect Trump invited Xi to the swearing-in ceremony shortly after winning the election.
What do we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey?
New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.
11 highlights from Trump's Time Person of the Year interview
Here are 11 highlights from President-elect Donald Trump's wide-ranging interview with Time magazine.
FBI leadership said "basic step" was missed ahead of Jan. 6 riot — DOJ IG report
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate told investigators that not canvassing the nation for further information was the "basic step that was missed."
Biden administration overdraft rule caps bank and credit union fees at $5
The rule closes a loophole that exempted overdraft fees from lending laws, but is expected to face challenges.
Illinois man pleads not guilty to assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be "fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside."
Ex-FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about the Bidens
A California man who was charged with lying to the FBI about fake criminal allegations against President Biden and his son Hunter is pleading guilty.
Time magazine names its 2024 Person of the Year
The short list for Time's 2024 Person of the Year included Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden commutes about 1,500 sentences, most ever in single day
"These actions represent the largest single-day grant of clemency in modern history," the White House said.
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
Trump chooses Kari Lake as director for Voice of America
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his inauguration next month, according to multiple sources.
Man who pleaded guilty to Jan. 6 charge asks if he can go to Trump's inauguration
Russell Taylor, who pleaded guilty to a Jan. 6 conspiracy charge, has asked the court if he can travel to Washington, D.C., to attend Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20.
House approves $895 billion defense bill with gender-affirming care restrictions
The House approved the massive $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, after a controversial provision on gender-affirming care prompted backlash from Democrats.
Wray to resign as FBI director before Trump's inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump announced in November that he intended to name Kash Patel to replace Cristopher Wray as FBI director.
Senate Democrats fail to secure NLRB majority under Trump in razor-thin vote
A Democrat-led push to secure a majority on the National Labor Relations Board until 2026 fell short, facing opposition from Republicans and independents.
Blinken defends Afghanistan withdrawal at contentious House hearing
The secretary of state's testimony comes months after Republicans issued a scathing report on the Biden administration's handling of the exit from Afghanistan.
Illinois man arrested, accused of attacking Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol grounds
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote in a social media post that she would need a brace for her wrist and ice for her arm — but that she would be fine.
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Democrats want communications between Epshteyn and Trump appointees disclosed
Allegations recently surfaced that Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments in connection to efforts by potential appointees to secure government positions.
China's Xi not expected at Trump's inauguration
President-elect Trump invited Xi to the swearing-in ceremony shortly after winning the election.
Here are the retailers shuttering thousands of stores in 2024
Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.
What do we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey?
New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect is in maximum security
Governors of New York and Pennsylvania say they are working quickly to extradite UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
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YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Here are the retailers shuttering thousands of stores in 2024
Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.
Biden administration overdraft rule caps bank and credit union fees at $5
The rule closes a loophole that exempted overdraft fees from lending laws, but is expected to face challenges.
An inside look at UPS as holiday shipping deadlines near
CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.
Canadian official threatens to cut U.S. energy supplies in response to tariffs
Canada could halt oil and gas imports to the U.S. if Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns.
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Democrats want communications between Epshteyn and Trump appointees disclosed
Allegations recently surfaced that Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn was soliciting financial payments in connection to efforts by potential appointees to secure government positions.
China's Xi not expected at Trump's inauguration
President-elect Trump invited Xi to the swearing-in ceremony shortly after winning the election.
What do we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey?
New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.
11 highlights from Trump's Time Person of the Year interview
Here are 11 highlights from President-elect Donald Trump's wide-ranging interview with Time magazine.
FBI leadership said "basic step" was missed ahead of Jan. 6 riot — DOJ IG report
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate told investigators that not canvassing the nation for further information was the "basic step that was missed."
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U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.
Tennessee hospital was destroyed by Helene — others face risk
Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.
MadeGood granola bars recalled because they could contain metal
Recalled MadeGood granola bars were sold across the U.S. and internationally, according to food maker.
U.S. overdose deaths fell nearly 17% in 1-year period, CDC says
Members of the Biden White House celebrated the report but said there's still more work to be done to further reduce overdose deaths.
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Woman arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle meth disguised as presents
A Canadian woman had over 20 pounds of methamphetamine disguised as Christmas presents in her carry-on duffel bag, New Zealand's customs agency said.
Canadian official threatens to cut U.S. energy supplies in response to tariffs
Canada could halt oil and gas imports to the U.S. if Donald Trump imposes steep new tariffs, Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns.
Teen chess prodigy becomes youngest world champion
The usually shy and reserved teen burst into tears after nearly three weeks and 14 games of intense battle against his opponent.
U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.
Judge shot dead outside courthouse in Acapulco
The judge's murder comes two days after assailants in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz shot to death a federal congressman.
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YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Julia Child, Tina Turner highlight all-female 18th class of the California Hall of Fame
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom announced the 18th class inductees on Thursday.
Dua Lipa on why she had been dreaming to perform at Royal Albert Hall
The special concert features a duet with Elton John and a reunion with her childhood music teacher.
Teen chess prodigy becomes youngest world champion
The usually shy and reserved teen burst into tears after nearly three weeks and 14 games of intense battle against his opponent.
Liz Feldman, Linda Cardellini on "No Good Deed"
"Dead to Me" Creator Liz Feldman and Actor Linda Cardellini reunite in the new Netflix series "No Good Deed." They discuss how scrolling on Zillow inspired the series about buyers competing for their dream home and how Feldman wrote the role of Margo specifically for Cardellini.
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YouTube TV again hiking its price — here's what a subscription will cost
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
AI company says its chatbots will change interactions with teen users
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
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.
Is Facebook down? Here's what to know about reports of outages.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Apple iOS 18.2 launches today. Here is what's new.
Apple rolls out much-awaited Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 software update.
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Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
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.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting grand jury
A source tell CBS News that prosecutors have begun presenting evidence to a New York grand jury in the fatal shooting case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on the evidence that may be pinned on suspect Luigi Mangione.
What will be Luigi Mangione's defense?
There are new details about pieces of evidence that New York officials are testing in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on what could be Luigi Mangione's defense.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect is in maximum security
Governors of New York and Pennsylvania say they are working quickly to extradite UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
Details on Luigi Mangione's time in prison
Pennsylvania corrections officials are providing more details on Luigi Mangione's time behind bars. This comes as investigators probe more evidence in the case of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's fatal shooting. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
What's the evidence against the suspect in CEO's shooting?
Police say the evidence against Luigi Mangione includes fingerprints and notebook entries linking him to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Learning from the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars
Engineers now say they understand the most likely cause of the Ingenuity helicopter's crash landing on Mars earlier this year.
Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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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
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Summer music heats up 2024
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White House on Travis Timmerman, Austin Tice
NSC spokesperson John Kirby and White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre commented Thursday on the discovery of American Travis Timmerman in Syria and the ongoing efforts to locate Austin Tice, who they believe is also there.
Are drones flying over New Jersey safe?
Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known about the aircraft.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting grand jury
A source tell CBS News that prosecutors have begun presenting evidence to a New York grand jury in the fatal shooting case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on the evidence that may be pinned on suspect Luigi Mangione.
NYC mayor meeting Trump's "border czar"
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is meeting with Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar," on the immigration changes planned for the former president's second term. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Will Xi Jinping attend inauguration?
President-elect Donald Trump and his team are reacting to news of the invitation extended for China's President Xi Jinping to attend the inauguration. CBS News' Libby Cathey has more.