Kansas Supreme Court rejects 2 anti-abortion laws
Kansas declared in 2019 that abortion access is a "fundamental" right under the state's constitution.
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Supreme Court briefly posts Idaho abortion ruling
A draft opinion of a Supreme Court ruling in an Idaho abortion case was "inadvertently" posted online. It's the second time in recent years that an abortion opinion was revealed before the decision. Jan Crawford has the story.
More Supreme Court rulings coming
More case decisions are expected Friday from the Supreme Court, a day after the Justices rejected a challenge to the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on what cases are still on the docket for the court.
Is mifepristone safe from legal challenges?
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling preserving access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Thursday. The justices ruled that the group of anti-abortion rights doctors who sued the FDA did not have the legal grounds to do so. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Could Trump limit access to abortion pill if he wins 2024 election?
The Supreme Court preserved nationwide access to medication abortions, but the political debate goes on. Trump said in April he'd release a policy position on the drugs used.
Why SCOTUS rejected abortion pill challenge
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved access to mifepristone, the nation's most prescribed abortion drug. Jan Crawford, CBS News chief legal correspondent, and Elizabeth Sepper, professor of law at the University of Texas at Austin, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.
Implications of abortion pill ruling
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday rejecting a challenge that could have prevented access to the abortion pill mifepristone. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Supreme Court mifepristone ruling
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling over the widely used mifepristone pill didn't have much to do with abortion access but instead focused on procedural grounds. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Why Mifepristone access was preserved
The Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a bid to restrict access to the abortion pill Mifepristone, saying the parties who brought the case lacked legal standing to do so. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle have more on the ruling.
Breaking down the SCOTUS abortion pill ruling
The Supreme Court decided unanimously Thursday to toss a challenge to the availability of the mifepristone abortion pill, preserving access to the drug. The decision is based on procedural grounds and does not prevent future cases over access to the drug. CBS News' Jessica Levinson, Shawna Mizelle and Jan Crawford had more on the ruling. And for analysis of the decision, CBS News was joined by University of Texas at Austin professor of law Elizabeth Sepper and Dr. Ushma Upadhyay, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UCSF.
Group behind abortion drug case goes global
CBS News' Haley Ott looks at how Alliance Defending Freedom, the U.S. Christian legal group that was behind the Supreme Court case over the abortion drug mifepristone, is expanding its fight far from U.S. shores.
Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a challenge to the availability of mifepristone, a widely-used abortion pill. The ruling was based on procedural grounds and does not prevent future challenges to the drug's access. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report on the decision.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill, rejecting challenge
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
How the group behind the abortion drug battle is taking its fight global
A Christian legal aid group that has "fundamentally changed American society" through U.S. courts is rapidly expanding its work around the world.
Major Supreme Court cases still to be decided
It's the second week of June, which means the Supreme Court is expected to make some major decision as early as this Thursday. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins to break down the most closely watched cases.
Louisiana governor signs bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
The law makes possession of the abortion-inducing medications without a prescription a crime.
Louisiana closer to reclassifying abortion drugs
The Louisiana Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would make it the first state in the nation to reclassify the abortion medications misoprostol and mifepristone as "controlled dangerous substances," making it illegal to possess them without a prescription. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry is expected to sign the bill into law. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Louisiana Senate passes abortion pills bill
A Louisiana bill that aims to classify abortion pills as a controlled substance passed the state's Senate on Thursday. The legislation is now headed to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle breaks down the latest.
Louisiana Senate passes bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances
The abortion pill legislation could be a template for other states to take aim at the medication commonly used in early-stage pregnancies.
Louisiana moves to restrict abortion pills
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would add two commonly used abortion pills to the state's list of controlled dangerous substances. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle explains how the legislation would impact reproductive rights in the state.
Trump walks back contraception comments
In an interview with CBS Pittsburgh, former President Donald Trump said he would consider restricting access to birth control if reelected. Afterward, he walked back the statement, saying he would never advocate for restricting contraceptives. CBS Pittsburgh politics editor Jon Delano, who interviewed Trump, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Johnson to ask Netanyahu to address Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson is moving ahead with plans to ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. Johnson said a letter inviting Netanyahu to do just that will go out this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Anti-abortion rights groups push abortion "reversal." States say that's fraud.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Repealing Arizona's 1864 abortion ban
The controversial near-total abortion ban in Arizona won't be taken off the books for 90 days, according to the state's law. CBS News' Janet Shamlian breaks down the process of repealing the 1864 law.
Arizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion law
Florida's six-week abortion ban went into effect on Wednesday, meaning it will now be nearly impossible to get an abortion anywhere in the South. Meanwhile, the Arizona Senate voted to repeal the 1864 near-total abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court reinstated in April. CBS News' Janet Shamlian and Nidia Cavazos have the latest.
Hurricane Milton intensifies, heads toward Florida's Gulf Coast
Milton grew into a powerful Category 5 hurricane and is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast as a major storm this week.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban
Georgia's six-week abortion ban has been restored for now, while the state's high court consider's the state's appeal.
Israelis mourn at massacre sites 1 year after Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack
Exactly 1 year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Soda mixed with coffee creamer? The "dirty soda" trend, explained.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
Maps show forecast path of Hurricane Milton toward Florida
Forecasters predict Hurricane Milton will make landfall around the Tampa Bay area Wednesday as a major hurricane.
Riley Keough recalls Lisa Marie Presley intuition the morning Elvis died
"An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley" will premiere on CBS on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Illegal crossings at U.S. southern border reach new low for Biden era
Border Patrol's tally of migrant apprehensions in September is the lowest number recorded by the agency since August 2020.
SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
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Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway
Georgia's six-week abortion ban has been restored for now, while the state's high court consider's the state's appeal.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children: "This is not the 1950s anymore"
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked
American Water Works says it's investigating impact of breach; utility supplies drinking water to 14 million people.
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Harris, Trump spending would both boost the U.S. debt. Here's how much.
Trump's fiscal plans would raise the federal debt by more than twice Harris' proposals, new nonpartisan analysis finds.
What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked
American Water Works says it's investigating impact of breach; utility supplies drinking water to 14 million people.
Verizon wireless customers experience second outage in one week
Verizon wireless suffered another outage Monday, but it was resolved within minutes.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
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Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway
Georgia's six-week abortion ban has been restored for now, while the state's high court consider's the state's appeal.
Harris responds to critics over not having biological children: "This is not the 1950s anymore"
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
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.
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Soda mixed with coffee creamer? The "dirty soda" trend, explained.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
FDA's promised guidelines on pulse oximeters unlikely to end racial bias
For decades, widely used pulse oximeters have underestimated the oxygen needs of darker-skinned patients. Will the FDA's new guidelines fix that?
How an ultrasound to check on her pregnancy revealed a big health issue
Doctors operated on Allison Misconin's reproductive system while she was more than halfway through her first pregnancy.
Yellow jackets swarm North Carolina, prompting Benadryl, EpiPen requests
Deadly flooding from Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina has disrupted the underground nests of yellow jackets, bees and other insects.
Hospitals across the U.S. face IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
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Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
AI-generated video purportedly showing fiery Beirut skyline goes viral
A video montage posted to X showed massive fires on the Beirut skyline — but the most dramatic scene was made by artificial intelligence.
Doctor admits disguising as nurse in attempt to kill man with poison
Prosecutors said Thomas Kwan used his "encyclopedic knowledge" of poisons in his plot to kill Patrick O'Hara.
Japan government admits altering photo after online mockery
Japan's government admitted manipulating an official photo of the new cabinet after online mockery of their sagging trousers.
Man charged in doctor's rape and murder that sparked protests
Protests erupted in West Bengal in August to demand justice after the doctor's body was found with multiple injuries in a lecture hall at a state-run hospital.
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Kathy Bates shocked to learn she did thank her mother in her Oscar speech
Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates was certain she had neglected to mention her mom when she accepted the Oscar for "Misery" 33 years ago – until "Sunday Morning" showed her video proof.
Riley Keough recalls Lisa Marie Presley intuition the morning Elvis died
"An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie, and Riley" will premiere on CBS on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available for streaming on Paramount+.
Riley Keough shares family stories with Oprah
Riley Keough opens up to Oprah Winfrey in a CBS primetime special discussing her mother Lisa Marie Presley's untold stories and her new memoir. In this exclusive clip, Keough recalls what her mother felt the day Elvis died. Vladimir Duthiers makes his "CBS Mornings Plus" debut to share more about "An Oprah Special: The Presleys — Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley," which airs Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
NY subway artist turns talent into stardom
With more than 33 million TikTok followers, artist Devon Rodriguez rose to fame by capturing candid moments of subway passengers. Lilia Luciano highlights his inspiring journey from the South Bronx to international recognition.
Mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs defends son in statement
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
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What do dockworkers do, and which parts of the job are automated?
Labor pact between dockworkers and the shipping industry doesn't resolve their concerns about automation. Here's what to know.
Gmail users get new summary cards to track purchases, events
Google brings new interactive summary cards to Gmail inboxes to help users track purchases, events.
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.
Congress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require AM radios in electric vehicles, even though automakers claim electric motors interfere with the signal.
Sony PlayStation Network outage throws gamers into hourslong disarray
Sony's PlayStation Network went down, frustrating gamers around the world who complain they weren't able to sign in to their accounts.
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Type of firefly could be first on federal endangered species list
The Bethany Beach firefly is the first lightning bug species to be considered for protections under the Endangered Species Act.
How climate change threatens plants, animals
In this episode of "Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet," CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy speaks to scientists and experts about the growing number of critically endangered plants and animals and how humans can help.
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.
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Woman charged with 3 murders in 3 days is a serial killer, police say
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, was arrested at a hotel after police linked the killings, determining the suspect's description matched in each case.
Doctor admits disguising as nurse in attempt to kill man with poison
Prosecutors said Thomas Kwan used his "encyclopedic knowledge" of poisons in his plot to kill Patrick O'Hara.
Man charged in doctor's rape and murder that sparked protests
Protests erupted in West Bengal in August to demand justice after the doctor's body was found with multiple injuries in a lecture hall at a state-run hospital.
Mayor reportedly beheaded days after taking office in Mexico
Alejandro Arcos' murder came days after the killing of another city official. according to the Institutional Revolutionary Party.
2 arrested in attack on former N.Y. Gov. David Paterson, stepson
Two youths have been arrested in connection to Friday night's attack on former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson Anthony Sliwa.
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SpaceX launches European asteroid probe as hurricane weather closes in
Despite an initially dismal forecast, SpaceX got a break in the weather to send Europe's Hera asteroid probe on its way.
Stormy weather, approaching hurricane, threaten launch delays
With a hurricane approaching, two high-priority NASA and European missions to an asteroid and Jupiter's moon Europa face delays.
Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
New Vulcan rocket takes off on second test flight
Despite an apparent problem with one of two strap-on boosters, the Vulcan reached orbit and otherwise performed as expected.
Webb telescope detects carbon dioxide on surface of Pluto's largest moon
Researchers used observations from the Webb Telescope to identify carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on the surface of Charon, Pluto's largest moon.
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Supreme Court back in session
The Supreme Court convened Monday for its new term and released a list of cases that have been rejected by the justices for now, including a case out of Texas on the state's abortion ban. CBS News' Jan Crawford has more.
Hurricane Helene's North Carolina damage
North Carolina residents are continuing clean-up efforts after massive flooding and mud spread Hurricane Helene debris across towns. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more from Charlotte.
Israelis duck for cover during ceremony
Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on the one-year mark of the October 7, 2023, attacks. During a memorial ceremony, CBS News' Chris Livesay ducked for cover as reports emerged of a potential missile approaching the area. This comes as Israel announces new strikes in Lebanon, Livesay reports.
Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7
Tensions between Israel and the Hamas militant group grew into a full-out war after the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks when around 1,200 people were killed and 251 people were taken hostage, according to Israeli officials. The attacks led to a war that has lasted a full year. 101 hostages reportedly remain in Gaza and nearly 42,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel's military operations there, according to local health officials. CBS News' Lana Zak breaks down the evolution of the Israel-Hamas war over the past year.
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange missiles; Southwest Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall midweek.