Megachurch police force
A megachurch in Alabama is concerned about the congregation's safety, so it is pushing to have its own police force. CBS News' David Begnaud reports from Birmingham.
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Ala. church may get police force
Alabama lawmakers could send a bill to the governor this week that would allow a megachurch to establish its own police force. The bill has already passed the state Senate and is awaiting a House vote. David Begnaud reports on how the plan is getting mixed reactions.
Alabama governor resigns
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley resigned following a scandal involving an alleged affair with a top aide and accusations of an elaborate cover-up. His resignation came hours after state lawmakers started impeachment hearings against him. Bentley pleaded guilty to campaign violations. Omar Villafranca reports.
Alabama governor resigns
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley announced that he has resigned from office. He was facing possible impeachment over an alleged affair with an aide. See his full remarks here.
Ala. governor impeachment hearings
Alabama's GOP leadership is calling on Gov. Robert Bentley to resign immediately with impeachment proceedings expected to begin Monday. Bentley has been caught up in scandal since last April when recordings revealed what his wife claims was an affair with a top aide. Omar Villafranca reports.
Storms tear through South
CBS News' David Begnaud is in Luverne, Alabama where a number of reported tornadoes destroyed homes overnight.
Mardi Gras crash
A number of school band members in Gulf Shores, Alabama are in the hospital after a car rammed into them during a Mardi Gras parade.
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A jury in Charleston, S.C., sentenced Dylann Roof to death Tuesday for killing nine parishioners in a black church in 2015; the National Weather Service is warning of a life-threatening blizzard in the Sierra Nevadas, and yet another round of flooding is coming for California.
Sessions denies racism charges
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing Tuesday for Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. Sessions defended himself against allegations of racism. Nancy Cordes has more.
Statement against Sessions
Evelyn Turner and her late husband were prosecuted by current Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for voter fraud in the 1980s. They were acquitted, but the Turners lost their farm during the trial, and Evelyn will not forgive Sessions. David Begnaud reports.
Buff referee rules social media
The unexpected star of the CFP championship game between Clemson and Alabama Monday night didn't play for either team. In fact, he didn't play football at all, but he certainly had the arms for it
Sessions protest
Six protestors, including the president of the NAACP, were arrested Tuesday for refusing to leave the office of attorney general nominee and Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions. The protesters believe Sessions is unqualified for the office, reports David Begnaud.
Special Christmas gift
A two-year-old boy in Alabama got a big surprise when he went to visit his father's gravesite. WHNT reporter Olivia Steen has the touching story.
Millions brace for severe weather
At least five tornadoes touched down in parts of Northern Texas in the past 24 hours. Dangerous storms are expected to continue pushing east. Jeff Berardelli has more.
Deadly southern storms
CBS News' Mark Strassman reports on the damage in Alabama after a string of severe storms and tornadoes hit the region.
Deadly storms in the South
Severe weather slamming the Carolinas is the latest in a series of violent storms ripping through the South. In just over a day, more than a dozen tornadoes hit Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama. Mark Strassmann reports from Rosalie, Alabama, where residents are learning the extent of the destruction.
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Some 25 tornadoes hit parts of Alabama and Tennessee Tuesday night, killing at least five people; lack of sleep is tied to less productivity, accidents and health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression, reports Dr. Jon LaPook.
Southern twisters
Some 25 tornadoes hit parts of Alabama and Tennessee Tuesday night, killing at least five people. Severe weather also slammed Florida, Louisiana and areas near Atlanta. Mark Strassmann reports.
Deadly storms in South
A suspected tornado killed three people overnight when it tore through a mobile home park in northern Alabama. Video shows homes leveled and debris scattered across the landscape. The National Weather Service says six confirmed tornadoes hit Mississippi. Anna Werner reports.
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Ohio has traditionally been a make-or-break swing state for presidential campaigns and 2016 is no different; The Cleveland Indians will try again Tuesday night to shut the door on the Chicago Cubs and bring home their first World Series win since 1948
Pipeline gas explosion
Gas prices are rising for millions after a major pipeline in Alabama exploded Monday. One person was killed and five were hurt. The pipeline supplies much of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with gas. David Begnaud reports.
Alabama pipeline blast
An Alabama pipeline fire is burning for a second day after a deadly explosion. One person was killed Monday, and at least five others were injured. The explosion near Helena, Alabama, is not far from a leak in September on the same line. Mark Strassmann reports.
Fuel pipeline spill
A massive fuel spill in central Alabama has six Southern states under emergency, with experts saying the region should expect a price hike at the pump. Tony Dokoupil has more.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
St. Paul & The Broken Bones made their national TV debut on "CBS This Morning: Saturday" two and a half years ago. Much has happened since then -- the band from Alabama even opened for the Rolling Stones. Anthony Mason sat down with singer Paul Janeway and bassist Jesse Phillips at Avatar Studios in New York about their journey.
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Trump formally signs U.S.-Iran deal as questions linger about nuclear program
President Trump warned he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave." The U.S. and Iran signed the memo of understanding remotely, a White House official said.
Senate postpones Clayton's confirmation hearing after Trump upends plans
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How Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to the Obama nuclear deal
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Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base
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Pastors for Trump founder drops out of House race after texting scandal
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Read the 14 points of the agreement between Iran and the U.S.
The agreement, as read by senior U.S. officials, allows Iran to immediately begin exporting oil and petroleum products.
Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
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Is Russia burning through air defense missiles at an "unsustainable rate"?
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Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
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Pastors for Trump founder drops out of House race after texting scandal
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
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The Obama Presidential Center and Library opens in Chicago
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Social Security faces looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?
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Want to start a business? AI can help, business owners say
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What to expect as Kevin Warsh leads his first Fed interest rate meeting
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Yum! Brands sells struggling Pizza Hut in $2.7 billion deal
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
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Knicks accepted invitation to visit Trump at White House, Dolan says
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
American doctor who recovered from Ebola back in U.S., says he's "feeling well"
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Organic formula recalled after 3 babies diagnosed with infant botulism
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How mistrust and war are fueling a deadly Ebola outbreak
Efforts to stop Central Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak face widespread mistrust and porous borders in a war zone.
How Trump's memo of understanding with Iran compares to the Obama nuclear deal
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Vance says text of U.S.-Iran deal will be released Friday "at the latest"
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CBS to host "The Great American Block Party 250" special on July 4
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
CBS to host America 250 special on July 4
"CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nischelle Turner will host "The Great American Block Party 250," a primetime special on July 4 celebrating America's 250th birthday from Washington, D.C.
Durand Bernarr on new music
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Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
America250 announces concert headliners, host
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Anthropic pulls access to new AI models
Anthropic pulled access to its newly released AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, after the U.S. government restricted who could use them. David Katzmaier, CNET editor-in-chief, joins CBS News to discuss.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
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Anthropic to meet Trump officials, Axios says
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Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
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World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
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NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
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Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
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Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
Inside Gilgo Beach killer's sentencing hearing
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Heuermann addresses court as he's sentenced
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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Ex-police commissioner on Heuermann sentence
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
Flooding along Texas coast; tornadoes in Midwest
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What's in the U.S.-Iran peace deal
After months of war and days of secrecy, U.S. officials dictated the text of President Trump's much-touted deal to end the war with Iran. It would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and would "reaffirm" that Iran "shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons." But in exchange, Iran could get billions in cash benefits. Nancy Cordes reports.
Algae turns Reflecting Pool green
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