Thousands of women stocked up on abortion pills, research shows
New research shows thousands of women in the U.S. ordered abortion pills just in case they needed them — especially amid news they might become harder to get.
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Federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law
The appeal was rejected in Tuesday's ruling by a unanimous three-judge panel.
VP Harris to embark on national reproductive freedoms tour
The first stop of the tour will take place in Wisconsin on Jan. 22, the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Attorneys for Kentucky woman seeking abortion withdraw lawsuit
Lawyers for a woman who had filed a lawsuit demanding the right to an abortion in Kentucky have withdrawn the suit after the woman learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity.
A Black woman was criminally charged after a miscarriage. It shows the perils of pregnancy post-Roe
A Black Ohio woman who miscarried in her bathroom has been charged with abuse of a corpse.
Supreme Court to hear abortion, Jan. 6 cases
The Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will hear arguments on one case involving access to the abortion drug mifepristone and another case that could affect the charges against several Jan. 6 defendants and former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more.
Supreme Court to hear Jan. 6, abortion cases
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear two cases that could have major consequences on the future direction of the country. One case involves abortion pill access, even in states where it is legal, and the other could impact former President Donald Trump's prosecution. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports from the Supreme Court.
Congress passes contentious defense policy bill, sending it to Biden
The bill does not include language blocking the Pentagon's abortion travel policy or restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender service members and dependents.
What's at stake in major Supreme Court cases
The Supreme Court took on two new cases Wednesday: One on the abortion pill, and the other relating to Jan. 6 and former President Donald Trump. Jan Crawford and Jessica Levinson explore the issues at stake in each case.
Supreme Court takes cases on abortion pill, Jan. 6
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear two cases that could have major impacts on both abortion rights, and the prosecution of hundreds of people convicted of assaulting the Capitol on Jan. 6. One case could determine restrictions on how the abortion pill mifepristone can be obtained, even in states where abortion is legal. Jan Crawford has more.
Supreme Court agrees to hear high-stakes dispute over abortion pill
The Supreme Court said it will take up the Biden administration's bid to maintain access to mifepristone.
AZ Supreme Court hears abortion ban arguments
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday began hearing arguments in a case that could re-impose a nearly 160-year-old law banning nearly all abortions, with exceptions for the life and health of the mother. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Texas woman leaves state to have abortion
The pregnant Texas woman who challenged the state's abortion ban has opted to leave Texas to receive the procedure. Kate Cox's decision came hours before the Texas Supreme Court ruled against her, saying she did not qualify for a medical exception to the state's near-total abortion ban. Doctors say her fetus has a fatal condition that puts her life at risk and may prevent her from getting pregnant again. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Texas Supreme Court blocks abortion
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against 31-year-old Kate Cox to receive an abortion just hours after she left the state to receive the procedure. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.
Texas Supreme Court rules against woman seeking emergency abortion
The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Kate Cox's emergency request after she left the state. "Her health is on the line," said the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Texas court halts emergency abortion ruling
The Texas Supreme Court has paused a lower court's decision to allow Kate Cox to get an emergency abortion. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more on why a final decision is so urgent for the 31-year-old.
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.
Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Texas judge grants woman's abortion request
A Texas judge ruled Thursday she would allow a Dallas-area woman to get an emergency abortion, despite the state's near-total ban. Texas is one of several states that imposed strict limitations on the procedure in the wake of last year's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Texas woman granted emergency abortion
A Texas judge granted permission for a woman to have an abortion, despite the state's ban, in a landmark ruling Thursday following the fall of Roe v. Wade. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian explains why the judge allowed the exception. Then, Constitutional Accountability Center president Elizabeth Wydra joins to discuss the precedent the case could set.
Texas judge allows abortion for woman whose fetus has fatal disorder
Texas has one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, and 20 women have previously sued to allow exceptions in the case of extreme pregnancy complications.
Texas judge grants woman an emergency abortion
A Texas judge on Thursday granted an emergency abortion to a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with a fetus that has a fatal genetic abnormality. The emergency order applies only to the 31-year-old mother of two and ensures her doctor will not face penalties. Janet Shamlian has details on the ruling.
Sen. Tuberville drops most military holds
The Senate approved hundreds of military promotions late Tuesday after Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville dropped his opposition despite no changes to the Pentagon's policy on abortion access for service members. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
Texas woman with a fatal fetal diagnosis asks judge to grant her abortion
Just last week, Kate Cox found out her unborn child has trisomy 18.
Minnesota-based Just The Pill providing women with mobile reproductive health care
Just The Pill is an organization that offers reproductive health services to women via telehealth and a mobile clinic that its directors think will be a model for the future of this health care.
Why not to bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 dividends to all American adults if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
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Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
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Gold Star family calls on Army to release probe of deadly attack on Kuwait base
Six Americans were killed in the March 1 strike on a tactical operations center in Kuwait.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Afghan girls who study in secret want you to read their "letters to the world"
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
Why not to bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 dividends to all American adults if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
Daughters of 9/11 victims seek answers about accused mastermind's trial
A new documentary, "Daughters of 9/11," follows their pursuit of information and closure, which they were determined to find for themselves, other families who lost loved ones in the attacks and the American public.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Why not to bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 dividends to all American adults if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
Humans "close to being outsmarted" by superintelligence, AI expert says
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple unveils new foldable iPhone and more new devices
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
Why not to bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 dividends to all American adults if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring GOP in fall elections
The Supreme Court said Missouri must use a 2022 congressional map — not a new congressional map that favors Republicans — in the 2026 midterm elections.
Prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed Adani bribery case fired, sources say
Andrew Tyler, who worked in the fraud section of the Criminal Division of DOJ, was removed Tuesday over allegations of ethical violations, sources said.
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Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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Spain's spy agency warned of Ceuta border breach plans before crisis, declassified files show
Spain's national intelligence agency issued multiple warnings about a potential mass crossing of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, declassified documents show.
25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Deadly fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens of people missing
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace sat down with Adriana Diaz to discuss "Practical Magic 2," which premieres Friday.
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte shares new pieces
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Dolly Parton's sister on the private funeral
Two weeks after her death at 80, a new song from Dolly Parton was released called "Bound to Ride," as part of an upcoming tribute album to the Stanley Brothers. Gayle King spoke exclusively with Dolly Parton's younger sister in an interview that will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
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Anthropic reveals another AI hacking incident
Anthropic disclosed another AI hacking incident involving one of its earlier models. Forum AI's Robbie Goldfarb joins CBS News with more context.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
"What happens inside frontier AI companies now clearly affects everyone outside of them," an expert said following the hack on Hugging Face by AI agents being tested by OpenAI.
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.
Breaking down Anthropic insiders' AI warnings
Former and current Anthropic employees issued public warnings this week about the risks of AI development, saying it has the potential to kill all humans. The Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson joins with more.
Apple launches its first foldable phone
Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone on Wednesday, weeks after new CEO John Ternus took over. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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One year since Charlie Kirk's killing
It has been one year since conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event in Utah. Benji Backer, the founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins CBS News with more on his friendship with Kirk.
Video shows attempted murder in Ohio
A potential killing was caught on camera in Ohio and was revealed at the trial of a man found guilty of attempting to shoot his wife in a crowded restaurant. Mark Strassmann reports.
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Reddington Weighs In
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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One year since Charlie Kirk's killing
It has been one year since conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event in Utah. Benji Backer, the founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins CBS News with more on his friendship with Kirk.
Move to prevent ICE agents at polling sites
A lawsuit seeks to preemptively block the Trump administration from sending ICE agents to polling sites during the November elections. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Anthropic reveals another AI hacking incident
Anthropic disclosed another AI hacking incident involving one of its earlier models. Forum AI's Robbie Goldfarb joins CBS News with more context.
What evidence reveals years after 9/11
Videos and documents turned over to the FBI in the weeks after 9/11, including video of the Capitol and an airplane sketch, have raised new questions for investigators.
Push to finish a New Jersey 9/11 memorial
Advocates for New Jersey's "Empty Sky" 9/11 memorial say the monument has fallen into disrepair and needs to be completed. First responder Kathe Conlon explains why the memorial matters and remembers her team's rescue efforts after the September 11, 2001, attacks.