California cancels Walgreens contract over its abortion pill stance
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state is using its "market power to defend the right to choose."
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California governor cancels Walgreens contract
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has canceled the renewal of the state's $54 million contract with Walgreens over the company's decision to halt distribution of abortion medication by mail in 21 states.
5 women sue Texas over abortion ban
Five women are suing the state of Texas over its near-total abortion ban, saying exemptions to the law need to be clarified so doctors know they won't be put in legal jeopardy. Janet Shamlian.
5 women sue Texas over abortion ban
Five women filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state of Texas, claiming that they were denied abortions even though they faced serious health risks. The lawsuit asks the state to clarify the medical exceptions of its abortion ban, which is considered one of the strictest in the nation. Janet Shamlian has more.
Texas women file lawsuit over state's abortion ban
The lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to clarify what qualifies as a medical exception to the law rather than overturn Texas' abortion bans.
Texas women file lawsuit against state's abortion bans
A group of women and two doctors have filed a lawsuit against the Texas attorney general and the state's medical board over the state's abortion bans. The plaintiffs in the case said Tuesday that they were denied critical care due to a lack of clarity in the laws.
DeSantis touts Florida agenda with bills on abortion, guns, death penalty, media
The GOP-led Legislature will be considering far-reaching legislation on abortion, the death penalty, guns, defamation lawsuits and sex identity in schools.
Walgreens says it won't sell abortion pills by mail in 20 states
The decision comes as a federal judge is set to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to restrict access to Mifepristone.
Pence twice declines to say he'll support Trump if he wins GOP presidential nomination
Former Vice President Mike Pence would not say whether he would support former President Donald Trump if he wins the Republican nomination for the presidency in 2024, he told CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns Tuesday. While Pence still touts the Trump administration's accomplishments and says he has not reached a decision on whether he should run for president, Pence said he believes the American people "want to see us get back to the kind of civility in politics that the American people show each other every day."
Texas judge to rule on abortion pill used by millions of Americans
"A lot of people rely on this medication," one OB-GYN said. "It is something that has been the standard of care for over 20 years."
Prosecutor ousted by DeSantis over abortion law plans appeal to get job back
The elected state prosecutor suspended by the Florida governor is filing an appeal in his federal lawsuit against the governor in a renewed bid to get his job back.
New male birth control shows promising results in lab mice, study says
The birth control renders lab mice "temporarily infertile" via a single injectable dose, according to a study published in the medical journal Nature.
North Carolina attorney general won't defend restrictions on abortion pill
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein won't defend state restrictions on dispensing abortion pills that are being challenged in a federal lawsuit.
Montana GOP lawmakers shy away from changing constitutional right to abortion
"What Republicans are doing right now is they are testing the waters," said Jessi Bennion, a Montana State University political scientist.
Face The Nation: Sununu, Moore, Lujan, Grisham, Burgum
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Chris Sununu's potential presidential bid; and four governors on the issues facing their states.
Full panel: 4 governors join "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of our panel featuring Govs. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, Wes Moore of Maryland, Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Doug Burgum of North Dakota that aired on Feb. 12, 2023, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
4 governors on the issues facing their states
Govs. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, Wes Moore of Maryland, Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico and Doug Burgum of North Dakota discuss the opioid crisis, abortion access and other issues facing their states.
Texas lawsuit could threaten nationwide availability of abortion pill
Medication abortion accounts for the majority of abortions in the U.S.
Teenagers denied abortions because of Florida judges' subjective decisions: Report
People under 18 must have parental consent to obtain abortion care in the state. Those who can't obtain such consent have to go through the court system.
The post-Roe fight over abortion
On Friday, the March for Life — the annual gathering of anti-abortion rights activists in Washington — was held for the first time since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa talked with activists who argue that the end of Roe is not the end of their fight.
New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills
Supporters of abortion rights have filed separate lawsuits challenging abortion pill restrictions in North Carolina and West Virginia.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on new gun law
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in an interview with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe that he believes the ban on certain high-powered firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines he recently signed into law will withstand legal challenges and “venue shopping” by gun rights advocates trying to roll back some of the most aggressive firearm laws in the country.
Abortion debate ramps up in states as Congress deadlocks
With the issue mostly deadlocked in Washington, the focus is shifting to states convening their first full legislative sessions since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights
"Can we truly be free if families cannot make intimate decisions about the course of their own lives?" Harris said in a fiery speech before a crowd of 1,500 people in Florida.
Flashback: "Face the Nation" covers Roe challenge in 1989
Sunday marks what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and even though it is no longer the law of the land, both pro- and anti-abortion rights supporters are marching on Washington and other cities this weekend. We took a look back through our archives and found a challenge to Roe v. Wade from 1989 that also prompted marches on Washington.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state transgender athlete bans
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Their 21 kids were taken by the state. They've since had more surrogate-born babies.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Remains of soldier who missed daughter's birth during WWII identified
U.S. Army Pfc. Wilbert Linsenbardt died when his daughter was 4 months old, and received photos of her, according to a newspaper article from the time.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers
Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
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Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson resigns with other senior prosecutors
At least six career prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office have resigned as the office continues to face pressure to treat the investigation of the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer as an assault on a federal officer case.
Trump boosts his economic strategy in Michigan speech: "Tariff's my favorite word"
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Mass resignations at DOJ Civil Rights Division, sources say
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
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ACA enrollment sinks sharply as coverage costs soar in 2026
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
RFK Jr.'s MAHA movement has picked up steam in statehouses
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
NYC nurses strike looms as negotiations pass midnight deadline
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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Rampaging elephant kills 20 people, including children, in India
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler, officials said.
Greenland's prime minister says "we choose Denmark" over the U.S.
The comments come ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Foreign central bank chiefs voice "full solidarity with" Fed chief Powell
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump's $10B defamation lawsuit
British public broadcaster BBC wants a Florida court to throw out Trump's lawsuit, with lawyers arguing a lack of jurisdiction.
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François Arnaud on "Heated Rivalry" series
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Behind-the-scenes at the Golden Globes
Celebrities brought glitz and glamor to the red carpet Sunday at the Golden Globes. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with some of Hollywood's biggest stars and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the awards night.
NAACP Image Awards nominations
The NAACP Image Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in arts and entertainment. Comedian and actor Deon Cole and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson exclusively reveal some of the nominees on CBS Mornings for this year's awards.
The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir dies at 78
Bob Weir, a co-founder and guitarist for the iconic rock band the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Anthony Mason looks back at Weir's life and music career.
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Woman says AI chatbot Grok generated sexual deepfake images of her
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Mother speaks out over AI chatbot Grok
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
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.
British regulators on Grok AI images
British regulators are investigating X for lewd AI images generated by Grok, the AI arm of Elon Musk's social platform. Michael Goodyear, an associate professor at New York Law School, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
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Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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Trump posts about Minnesota ICE raids
President Trump posted on social media about the expanding Minnesota ICE raids and promised a day of "RECKONING & RETRIBUTION" is coming. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Minnesota takes on Trump administration
The state of Minnesota, and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, are suing the Department of Homeland Security and several Trump administration officials over the massive operations involving federal law enforcement. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Man admits to starting fire at synagogue
Investigators say Stephen Spencer Pittman admitted to starting a fire at Mississippi's largest synagogue. Newly obtained video shows a man dousing Jackson's Beth Israel Congregation with liquid from a gas container. Jason Allen reports.
Over 1,500 pounds of meth found in secret labs in Mexico
More than 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine were seized from clandestine laboratories in Mexico, authorities said.
Former U.S. Navy sailor gets more than 16 years for selling secrets to China
Patrick Wei, a former U.S. Navy sailor who sold manuals for ships and operating systems to an operative working for China, was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said.
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ISS astronauts prepare for early return
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Former astronaut on ISS crew coming home early
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Space station changes command, setting stage for Crew 11 departure
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Astronaut says early return to Earth is "right call," but "bittersweet"
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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Trump proposes policies for home affordability
President Trump is proposing two new policies to help make buying a home more affordable for Americans facing soaring prices and high mortgage rates. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Trump speaks about economy in Detroit
President Trump spoke about the state of the U.S. economy Tuesday in Detroit. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Homan claims about sanctuary cities and jails
Trump border czar Tom Homan is calling for federal immigration agents to be let into local jails to pursue detained targets suspected of being in the country unlawfully. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
What happens next as Iran protests continue
Sources tell CBS News that at least 12,000 people have been killed in the violent, anti-government protests that have spread throughout Iran, though that number could be even higher. Iulia Joja, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News to discuss.
Cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68
Scott Adams, the artist who created the "Dilbert" cartoon, died at 68, his ex-wife announced on Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.