Supreme Court seems open to loosening law barring marijuana users from owning guns
The Supreme Court seemed likely Monday to loosen a federal law that bars marijuana users from owning guns in a case that crossed typical political lines.
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As justices confront harassment, death threats, Barrett says "I'm not afraid"
In an interview with CBS News, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said of the Supreme Court's emergency orders in the Trump cases, "This isn't the final decision."
Barrett says her kids have had to be "unpopular"
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says her children have had to withstand fallout from people in their lives in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Barrett defends Roe v. Wade reversal, and more from her first TV interview
Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020.
Justice Barrett defends Dobbs decision
In an interview with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke about the court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the impact it has had on the country – and her family.
Examining Justice Barrett's tenure so far
Justice Amy Coney Barrett sat down with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell in her first television interview since joining the Supreme Court. CBS News political contributors Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha break it down.
Justice Barrett on the Supreme Court's checks on Trump's power
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for her first television interview since joining the Supreme Court.
Book excerpt: "Listening to the Law" by Amy Coney Barrett
In this excerpt from the Supreme Court Justice's memoir, Amy Coney Barrett writes of the decision she and her family made to "burn the boats" upon being asked to serve on the High Court.
Justice Barrett on the Supreme Court's checks on Trump's power
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett talks with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell about her legal philosophy; her vote in the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health case (which removed a 50-year constitutional right to an abortion); and her response to opponents who believe the court is allowing President Trump to push the boundaries of the executive branch's power.
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her "spirited" exchange with Justice Jackson
Justice Amy Coney Barrett discussed her majority opinion curtailing the use of nationwide injunctions in an interview with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell.
Justice Barrett: No beef with Justice Jackson
Justice Amy Coney Barrett says she has no beef with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson after their recent disagreement over a ruling on nationwide injunctions. Watch more of Barrett's interview with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell on "CBS Sunday Morning" this weekend.
Justice Barrett on independence of court
In an exclusive interview with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning," Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett discussed how she sees the role of the nation's highest court amid questions over its independence.
Amy Coney Barrett on SCOTUS independence
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke to CBS News' Norah O'Donnell about the highest court's independence from the other branches of government, which she discusses in her new book "Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution."
Supreme Court Justice Barrett on new memoir
In her first television interview since joining the Supreme Court in October 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that she wants Americans to "understand the law," which she said is "not just an opinion poll" based on the views of the court's nine justices.
Amy Coney Barrett on Supreme Court priorities
Justice Amy Coney Barrett tells CBS News' Norah O'Donnell the Supreme Court should not "be imposing its own values on the American people." The statement comes as part of her first television interview since joining the high court in 2020, ahead of the release of her new book, "Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution."
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Amy Coney Barrett says the law isn't an "opinion poll"
Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020.
Barrett says the law is "not an opinion poll"
Justice Amy Coney Barrett said she wants Americans to "understand the law," which she said is not an "opinion poll" based on the views of the court's nine justices. Watch more of Barrett's interview with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell on "CBS Sunday Morning" this weekend.
Supreme Court deadlocked in school case
The Supreme Court is deadlocked in the religious charter school case brought before the highest court after Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the proceedings. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
Supreme Court to weigh approval for 1st publicly funded religious charter school
The Supreme Court will hear a case on whether the nation's first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma.
Trump's potential Supreme Court impact
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House puts him in a position to influence the make-up of the Supreme Court and the effects could be felt for decades. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Jan. 6 defendant jailed over alleged threats against Amy Coney Barrett, others
A Nevada man awaiting trial on Jan. 6-related charges has been jailed after allegedly making threats toward Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and others.
4 big takeaways from this historic SCOTUS term
The Supreme Court just had one of its most consequential terms in decades, resulting in a flurry of blockbuster decisions with the potential to transform America's system of government and Americans' everyday lives. Here are 4 major takeaways from what Victoria Nourse, a Georgetown law professor, referred to as a "tsunami term."
Key takeaways from Trump ballot ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said states cannot bar Donald Trump from appearing on primary ballots, overturning a decision from Colorado's top court that determined the former president was disqualified from holding the presidency under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, known as the insurrection clause. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Major Garrett report.
Supreme Court justices cheered at conservative group's anniversary dinner
Four of the five Supreme Court justices who overturned the constitutional right to abortion attended the conservative Federalist Society's black-tie dinner marking its 40th anniversary.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll soars
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed more than 900 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
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Trump accuses Iran of "foolish violation" after ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
Hezbollah says Israel must withdraw forces from Lebanon and Iran strikes a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations toward a peace deal falter.
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Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heat wave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
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Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI "public equity" fund
As California Gov. Gavin Newsom eyes a 2028 presidential bid, he's calling for a national tax on billionaires and a public stake in AI, though he opposes a state ballot measure to tax billionaires.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heat wave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
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Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
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.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
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A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
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Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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President Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating the ceasefire with the U.S. after Iranian drones attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Nonprofit aims to help workers impacted by AI
RAISE US, a nonprofit group, launched a new fund to help ease the transition for workers impacted by AI. Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a co-chair of RAISE US, joins to discuss.
House Epstein panel subpoenas Leon Black
House Oversight Chairman James Comer said he issued two subpoenas to Leon Black after the billionaire refused to answer specific questions during his closed-door testimony before the committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire
President Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire with the U.S. after an Iranian drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.