3rd grader restraining order
An 8-year-old boy has had a restraining order filed against him. His mother says he's not allowed to attend school. Matt Sezney of our St. Louis affiliate, KMOV, has the story.
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The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the federal government for information about one of the CIA's detention centers in Afghanistan
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the federal government for information about one of the CIA's detention centers in Afghanistan. An official referred to this particular black site as a "dungeon." With more, CBS' Paula Reid joins CBSN from Washington, D.C.
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against a Kentucky police officer who restrained a third grader with handcuffs
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against a Kentucky police officer who restrained a third grader with handcuffs. CBSN's David Begnaud and Meg Oliver take a look at the video.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman talks to "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the law
This groundbreaking law takes effect this summer and will allow criminal charges against pregnant women who abuse drugs. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman talks to "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the law.
Colorado mother files lawsuit over arrest of son with autism
The boy was reportedly "aggressively handcuffed" and then left alone for two hours.
Female McDonald's employees accuse fast-food chain of abuse, harassment in workplace
Dozens of women have filed complaints alleging workplace abuse, discrimination and harassment by male co-workers at one of America's largest, most iconic fast-food restaurant chains.
New ACLU president on fight for equality
The American Civil Liberties Union has elected Deborah Archer to lead its national board. She's making history as the first Black president in the history of the organization. Archer joined CBSN to discuss how the ACLU is fighting for systemic equality.
Alabama sheriff's office slammed for "thugshot" Christmas tree decor
The Mobile NAACP strongly condemned the tree, calling it "inappropriate, shameful, disrespectful, despicable, disgusting and embarrassing."
Migrant children still separated from parents
New information on the Trump administration's impact on families trying to cross the U.S. southern border has come to light. Lawyers say they cannot find the parents of 545 children after they were separated at the border. The children are in U.S. custody, and some of them haven't seen their parents in more than three years. Mireya Villarreal reports on the effort to track them down.
Man who spent 23 years in prison for stealing hedge clippers gets parole
Fair Wayne Bryant had been serving a life sentence in prison for the crime.
Formerly incarcerated people face financial obstacles to voting
The ACLU says roughly 5.8 million people in the U.S. can't vote this year because of a patchwork of state felony disenfranchisement laws. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" about some of the barriers to voting they are facing.
245 lawsuits and 50 days to go: How the 2020 campaign is also being waged in the courts
At least 245 coronavirus election cases have been filed in 45 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico as of August 31, according to a tally by Justin Levitt, a Loyola Law School professor.
Limits of power?
The power of the president is enormous – and may be even more so with presidential emergency action documents (PEADs), classified orders granting vast presidential authority in response to extraordinary situations. PEADs are so secret even Congress cannot see them – and that troubles constitutional scholars. "Sunday Morning" special contributor Ted Koppel reports.
Rewriting the limits of presidential powers
Presidential emergency action documents, which grant vast authority to the president in extraordinary situations, are so secret even Congress cannot see them – and that troubles constitutional scholars
ACLU sues over U.S. border policy of expelling migrant children
In July, U.S. border officials made 2,506 arrests of unaccompanied children. Only 168 were allowed to stay and seek refuge.
ACLU calls on school officers to stop using Tasers on students after tased teen ends up in a coma
The American Civil Liberties Union is calling for Texas police officers to refrain from using Tasers on students after a school officer tased a 17-year-old who fell and hit his head, putting him in a coma. The Houston Police Officers' Union says times have changed and officers need to be properly prepared in the event a student uses a deadly weapon. KHOU reporter Kevin Reece reports.
DHS halts expulsion of several migrants after lawsuit
A group of migrants previously held at a Texas hotel are no longer facing imminent removal. But others will continue to be expelled under a CDC order.
ICE bans international students from entering U.S. for online classes
Out of more than 1,250 colleges in the U.S., 12% are switching to an online-only model this fall, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Lawsuit challenges detention of migrant children at Texas hotel
More than 2,000 migrant children who arrived at the border unaccompanied have been expelled and prevented from seeking asylum under a public health directive.
Remembering the life of John Lewis
John Lewis, a Democratic congressman from Georgia and a longtime civil rights activist, died after a monthslong battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday. Michelle Miller takes a look back at the life of one of the most ardent champions for racial justice and equality in America.
ACLU accuses Trump administration of abusing power
The ACLU and Oregon's governor have accused the Trump administration of abusing its power after a video on Twitter apparently showed federal officers grabbing protestors off the streets of Portland.
ACLU & the 2018 midterms
Under the Trump administration, the ACLU wants to be "more than lawsuits," and its "people power initiatives" wants to organize on the local level. Faiz Shakir, national political director for the ACLU, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss the group's new tactics under the Trump administration, and its priorities for the 2018 midterms.
ACLU director on police and race in America
Yusuf Abdul-Qadir is the director of Central New York's ACLU chapter. He strongly believes that police should be required to live in the same cities that they protect and serve. He joins CBSN for a closer look at his proposal and how he believes it could help reform police and communities nationwide.
Colorado passes sweeping police reform bill
Among other regulations, the bill ended qualified immunity at the state level, making Colorado one of the first states that holds police officers liable for misconduct.
Civil rights groups sue U.S government over PPP loans
Paycheck program wrongly bars business owners with a criminal record from applying for aid, ACLU and others argue.
What services would be affected by a DHS government shutdown?
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security will expire at the end of the day Friday. Here's what will be affected.
ICE agents on leave for lying under oath in Minneapolis shooting investigation
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement accused two federal agents of lying under oath regarding the mid-January shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Lindsey Vonn says she will need at least 2 more surgeries after crash
Lindsey Vonn broke her left leg in a crash during her downhill race at the Winter Olympics last weekend.
CEO of Dubai's largest port replaced after ties to Epstein revealed
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
Don Lemon pleads not guilty on Minnesota church protest charges
Several people charged in connection with a protest at a Minnesota church whose pastor served as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official are set to be arraigned Friday afternoon in a Minneapolis federal courtroom.
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Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Girl looking for a date to a school dance was murdered a week later
Mary Kay Heese, 17, was found stabbed to death in a field in March 1969. Fifty-five years later, a suspect was arrested — someone who had been on investigators' radar for decades.
Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
What services would be affected by a DHS government shutdown?
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security will expire at the end of the day Friday. Here's what will be affected.
Au pair sentenced for scheme to kill lover's wife and another man
A Brazilian au pair got the maximum 10-year sentence after confessing to scheming with her lover to kill his wife and another man.
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Today's CPI report is the best inflation news in months. Here's why.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Romance costs more this year as inflation lifts Valentine's Day gift prices
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
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Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Tillis suggests Warsh faces long Fed chair nomination process
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
ICE agents on leave for lying under oath in Minneapolis shooting investigation
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement accused two federal agents of lying under oath regarding the mid-January shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis.
What services would be affected by a DHS government shutdown?
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security will expire at the end of the day Friday. Here's what will be affected.
Moore says Biden "needed to do more" on immigration, blasts Trump's crackdown
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
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Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
Can TrumpRx help you save money on drugs? Here's what experts say.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
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Ilia Malinin misses Olympic medal after falling in free skate, finishes 8th
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
Fugitive arrested after arriving at Olympics to watch hockey
A man who was wanted by Italian authorities for a series of 2010 thefts was arrested when he arrived at the Olympics on Wednesday.
CEO of Dubai's largest port replaced after ties to Epstein revealed
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and chairman of Dubai's DP World, appears in the Epstein files more than 4,700 times, according to the Justice Dept.
Lindsey Vonn says she will need at least 2 more surgeries after crash
Lindsey Vonn broke her left leg in a crash during her downhill race at the Winter Olympics last weekend.
Low expectations as Ukraine, Russia confirm new round of talks with U.S.
As Russia and Ukraine confirm a 3rd round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, this time in Europe, Zelenskyy says Trump admin "must put pressure on Russia."
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"Sinners" cinematographer could make history
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
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Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
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.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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Arizona sheriff in Nancy Guthrie search defends sending DNA to Florida lab
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Girl looking for a date to a school dance was murdered a week later
Mary Kay Heese, 17, was found stabbed to death in a field in March 1969. Fifty-five years later, a suspect was arrested — someone who had been on investigators' radar for decades.
Sheriff on nonuse of FBI lab in Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is using a third-party lab to process DNA in the Nancy Guthrie case rather than leaning on the FBI in Quantico. Sheriff Chris Nanos explained the decision to CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti.
Don Lemon pleads not guilty at arraignment
Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal charges linked to a protest inside a church in Minneapolis. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
FBI doubles reward money in Guthrie case
The FBI has increased the reward from $50,000 to $100,000 in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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2 ICE agents on leave over false statements
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons says two agents may have lied about a January incident in Minneapolis where an immigrant was shot after being accused of using shovels as a weapon. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Nicole Sganga have the latest.
Trump gives rally-style speech at Fort Bragg
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited troops and their families at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday. CBS News White House correspondent Willie James Inman has the details.
Pam Bondi accused of spying on lawmakers
Some lawmakers are accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of spying on their search history during their viewing of the unredacted Epstein files. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Don Lemon: "I will not be intimidated"
Independent journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges stemming from his coverage of a protest in a Minnesota church. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
"How He Won the War" | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1996, 60 Minutes spoke with then-FDA commissioner David Kessler about his investigation into the tobacco industry. Dr. Kessler presented Lesley Stahl with his evidence that tobacco companies had manipulated nicotine levels to hook consumers.