Judge sent 500 texts during murder trial, ridiculed prosecutor and witness
Lincoln County District Judge Traci Soderstrom could lose her job for sending more than 500 texts to her bailiff during a murder trial.
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Lincoln County District Judge Traci Soderstrom could lose her job for sending more than 500 texts to her bailiff during a murder trial.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
It's the second-biggest grand prize ever won in U.S. lottery history, behind only a $2.04 billion pot of gold also won in California in November 2022.
Chipotle attributes plans to bump up menu prices again to "state of the economy," a company spokesperson told Insider.
In the 2020 election, Gaetz garnered an impressive 70% of the vote in his home district.
Disney said it is also increasing the price of parking and annual passes for Walt Disney World in Florida.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise defeated Rep. Jim Jordan to become the House GOP's nominee for speaker in a closed-door vote of 113 to 99.
"The gutsy girl grounded the guy with a gut," Fat Bear Week officials said of their newly-crowned "bear with the biggest beardonkadonk."
Proposed federal rule would ban hidden consumer fees for services including apartment rentals, hotel rooms and more.
A Bay Area organization that raises funds to bring children who need medical care to the U.S. is mobilizing resources to respond to violence in Gaza.
On Tuesday, the Olympic gold-winning medalist's daughter McKenna Kelley asked for prayers and donations for her ailing mother on her Instagram story.
New York Rep. George Santos has been charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, false statements, falsification of records, and other charges.
Several other GOP presidential candidates will also be filing in the same timeframe in New Hampshire, the state that will hold the first Republican presidential primary next year.
Footprints found in New Mexico are from 21,000-23,000 years ago, based on carbon dating, scientists say.
Only two other survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre are still alive, Hughes Van Ellis' sister, Viola Ford Fletcher, 109 and Lessie Benningfield Randle, 108.
Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
Police in Spain arrested the son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, for allegedly having played a role in his December 2024 death.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily."
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Iranian state media showed wedding ceremonies in Tehran for dozens of couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in the war with the U.S.
Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.
Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Video shows children fleeing the scene of a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest details.
A New York judge ruled on Monday on what critical evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial, including a gun and red notebook. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
The Islamic Center of San Diego shooting, where three were killed on Monday, is being investigated as a hate crime as more details emerge about the suspected shooters. Jonathan Vigliotti reports, and Michael Alcazar, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more insight.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime. Two teenage suspects were also found dead. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Matt Allison, the executive director of the missionary group Serge, joins CBS News with more details on the American doctor who contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The U.S. announced its latest round of sanctions against the Cuban government and military officials on Monday as tensions ramp up in the region. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
Dr. Peter Stafford, a Serge medical missionary serving in Congo, is being treated in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. CBS News' Celine Gounder has more details.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China a week after President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
President Trump says some American allies in the Middle East reached out as the U.S. prepared a scheduled attack on Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.