Texas court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones
A Texas appeals court cut a $50 million judgment against Infowars founder Alex Jones to $1.5 million. A much larger $1.4 billion judgment in Connecticut still stands.
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Ex-Infowars staffer on book about Alex Jones
For years, Josh Owens worked for Alex Jones, the longtime right-wing radio host and leader of the website known as Infowars. Now, he has a new book titled "The Madness of Believing" about his time under Jones. Owens joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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What may be next after Infowars sale blocked
A federal judge is blocking the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to the satirical news outlet The Onion. A bankruptcy auction initially forced Jones to sell off the conspiracy theory platform. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses why the judge blocked the sale and what could happen next.
Judge rejects bankruptcy sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion
The judge criticized the auction process as flawed and said the outcome "left a lot of money on the table" for Sandy Hook families.
Judge blocks sale of Infowars to the Onion
A federal bankruptcy judge has rejected the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars website to the satirical news site the Onion, citing concerns with the bidding process. The trustee overseeing Jones' bankruptcy will determine the next steps.
Arguments heard over pending Infowars sale
A federal judge in Texas plans to hold another hearing to decide whether satirical news outlet "The Onion" can move forward with the purchase of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' company, Infowars. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest from Houston.
Judge to hear arguments over Infowars sale
Alex Jones will be back in court Monday as he tries to block satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars. The Onion acquired Infowars in a bankruptcy auction that Jones says was rigged. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest.
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Alex Jones sues The Onion
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed a lawsuit this week to try to block the sale of his right-wing company Infowars to satirical publisher The Onion. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.
The Onion buys Infowars at a bankruptcy auction
Satirical publication The Onion bought the conspiracy theorist outlet Infowars, but now its former owner Alex Jones is going to court to stop the sale. Infowars was auctioned off after a judge ordered Jones to pay a $1 billion penalty to victims' families from the Sandy Hook school massacre for his false and defamatory claims.
The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at bankruptcy auction
Satirical publication The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, purchased the bankrupt site of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Alex Jones' Infowars purchased by The Onion
The satirical site The Onion has purchased Infowars, the media platform owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Onion in its purchase received the support of Sandy Hook families who won over $1.4 billion in a defamation judgment against Jones in 2022. A court had ruled that Jones' assets, including the media company, had to be sold to compensate the families. Lilia Luciano reports.
How did The Onion's Infowars purchase happen?
The satirical news company The Onion bought the right-wing media outlet Infowars at a bankruptcy auction. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports on why the acquisition happened and what they plan on doing with the platform.
Surprising The Onion's Infowars purchase
Satirical publication The Onion has purchased Infowars, Alex Jones' embattled brand. The Connecticut families of eight victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and one first responder backed the purchase. Benjamin Mullin, a media reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.
The Onion buys Infowars out of bankruptcy
Satirical news outlet The Onion has purchased Alex Jones' Infowars site out of bankruptcy. The sale comes after the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims won a $1.5 billion libel suit against Jones for spreading false information and conspiracy theories about the shooting. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Alex Jones' Infowars to be auctioned off to pay Sandy Hook families
Under the terms of the court-ordered sale, anyone can bid for Infowars' assets. The outcome could determine Alex Jones' broadcasting fate.
Alex Jones to liquidate personal assets
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to liquidate his personal assets in federal court on Friday. Jones must use those assets to pay the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre after they won their defamation suits against him in Texas and Connecticut. Jones owes nearly $1.5 billion for repeatedly claiming the mass shooting was a hoax.
Alex Jones ordered to liquidate assets to pay for Sandy Hook damages
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones owes $1.5 billion for his false claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Alex Jones ordered to liquidate assets
Conspiracy theorist and "Infowars" host Alex Jones was ordered Friday by a federal judge in Texas to liquidate his personal assets in order to pay the approximately $1.5 billion in damages he owes the families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting who sued him over his false claims that the shooting was a hoax. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Judge orders Alex Jones to liquidate assets
A federal judge in Texas has ordered the liquidation of right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' personal assets. Jones attended a hearing Friday over how he will cover the $1.5 billion he owes to the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Sandy Hook families ask judge to liquidate Alex Jones' media company
Lawyers for the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School filed an emergency motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston to liquidate Alex Jones' media company.
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Alex Jones ordered to pay over $4 million
A Texas jury ordered Alex Jones to pay more than $4 million to the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Sandy Hook shooting. As Nancy Chen reports, that's signifanctly less than the $150 million the family was seeking, but far more than the $8 Jones' lawyers had suggested.
Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
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At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier
In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
Nepal flood rescue efforts intensify as number of missing soars past 2,000
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody facing a final removal order, sources say
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight
President Trump insists Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war, but Tehran, and crucially China, say his economic warfare tactics will fail.
Trump signs executive order to create a U.S. Space Academy
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
How long will the Lindsay Clancy trial jury take to reach a verdict?
The Lindsay Clancy trial jury continued their deliberations Friday and it could be days before they reach a verdict, a legal expert says.
Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
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How a chance encounter gave a struggling ex-football star a new lease on life
On a path in Austin, Texas, a chance meeting changed the lives of two men with one thing in common.
Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
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At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier
In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Court hands states a win in fight over who regulates prediction markets
Trading of sports event contracts on Kalshi constitutes gambling, appeals court rules in siding with Nevada officials.
See which jobs could grow fastest — and slowest — over the next decade
New federal labor figures forecast the fastest-growing U.S. job sectors over the next decade.
David Booth pioneered index investing. Here's his advice for investors.
David Booth, the founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, says the key to investing — and life — is to stay calm in the face of uncertainty.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Judge again rejects Trump's bid to erase his New York hush money conviction
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
Trump says he'll visit Pentagon, not NYC, to mark 25 years since 9/11
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
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At FBI, history of hiring prostitutes may not be employment barrier
In June, the FBI quietly lowered some of the standards it uses when it conducts background checks on would-be federal agents and other personnel.
Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody facing a final removal order, sources say
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
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Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
FDA approves new pancreatic cancer drug that could extend patients' lives
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Secrets of the gut microbiome and how it impacts our long-term brain health
Dr. Laura Cox, an assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, explains how our dietary patterns play a significant role in our gut and long-term brain health.
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Trump says U.S. now has control of over 60 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
ICE deports Venezuelan father from Texas to West Africa
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Family says Virginia man missing in Nepal floods was "in his happy place"
Anil Goel sent his family in the U.S. a photo of his tour group at the Nepal-Tibet border just before the area was hit by a wall of mud and water.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
Men buy museum tickets, then steal 200-carat diamond necklace
Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras.
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Dolly Parton might get airport named for her
In the days since her death, Dolly Parton has become the most-streamed artist in the world and might be getting an airport named after her. Nicole Valdes has more.
Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Rapper E-40 remembers collaborator Tupac
Closing arguments in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder are expected on Monday. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with one of Shakur's former collaborators, rapper E-40, about the late artist.
Zac Brown shares memories of Dolly Parton
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on his friendship with Dolly Parton and her enduring legacy.
Dolly Parton's sister praises generous nature
Tributes pour in for country music icon and humanitarian Dolly Parton. Thousands of fans signed a petition asking officials to name Nashville's airport after her. Plus, her family is sharing more information.
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Younger workers are more scared of AI than older employees, survey finds
Employee attitudes toward AI are closely tied to their age and generational concerns, according to Glassdoor.
OpenAI, Anthropic warn AI cyberattacks could surge in coming months
Hospitals, technology firms and other companies could soon be at risk from AI-enabled cyberattacks, according to a new open letter from more than 100 signatories.
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.
Bill Gates' dire warning about AI
Microsoft founder and computer pioneer Bill Gates changed the world forever with his technological innovation. Now, Gates is warning that the development of artificial intelligence without strong oversight and regulation could threaten society as we know it. MIT professor Max Tegmark shares his concerns.
Meta settles social media addiction suit
A series of lawsuits accused tech giant Meta of purposefully designing social media apps to entice users and cause social media addiction. Meta will pay out $17 billion in a landmark settlement. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
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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."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Closing arguments expected Monday in Tupac trial
Attorneys finalized jury instructions with the judge Friday after witness testimony wrapped Thursday in the trial of Duane Davis, also known as "Keefe D," who's accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996. Davis has denied the allegations. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Clancy jury still undecided after 9 hours
The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of murdering her three young children, is still deliberating on whether to accept her postpartum psychosis defense. Shanelle Kaul reports and Caroline Polisi provides legal analysis.
Milo Yiannopoulos placed in ICE custody
British right-wing political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos, who supported President Trump's agenda, is being held by ICE for allegedly overstaying his visa. Nancy Cordes has the details.
Protesters and supporters at Clancy trial
Jurors went home for the weekend Friday with deliberations set to resume Monday morning in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but is arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Clancy jury asks to see pill bottles, knife
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial went home Friday after asking questions about Clancy's medication and the knife used in her suicide attempt. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
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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.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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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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Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 30 as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Tennis stars prepare for 2026 U.S. Open
Dan Wolken, senior writer for Yahoo Sports, joins CBS News to preview the upcoming U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Thousands march in D.C. to Defend the Vote
Sixty-three years after the March on Washington, thousands gathered Friday in the nation's capitol for a Defend the Vote rally and warned that voting rights are under attack again. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it harder for people to challenge voting maps they argued were racially discriminatory. Tylik McMillan, national director of youth and college for the NAACP and one of the speakers at Friday's march, joins CBS News to talk about the day.
Jude rules Trump illegally punished Anthropic
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from blacklisting artificial intelligence company Anthropic. Earlier this year, President Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's Claude AI assistant. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also declared the company a supply chain risk. These moves came after the company refused to allow the military to use its tech for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutionality of the ruling.
Man rescues homeless former star athlete
An Indiana University alum was surprised to see a homeless man wearing a branded backpack from his school. When he approached him, their lives changed forever. Steve Hartman takes us on the road.