Arizona abortion law repeal effort advances
Arizona lawmakers moved forward Wednesday in their efforts to repeal a Civil War-era law that bans all abortions except to save the woman's life. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
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Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion law, measure now heads to the state Senate
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.
Arizona House passes abortion ban repeal bill
Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced an effort to repeal the state's Civil War-era abortion ban that's set to go into effect June 8. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Phoenix.
Speculation grows over Sec. Becerra's future
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke about reproductive rights in Arizona on Tuesday. His comments came amid growing speculation about his political future. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more from Phoenix.
Biden campaigning on abortion rights
President Biden is visiting Tampa, Florida, Tuesday to campaign on federal abortion measures and reproductive rights as more states take up bans and restrictions. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Mistrial declared in case of man accused of fatally shooting migrant
The decision came after jurors failed to reach a unanimous decision after more than two full days of deliberation.
Harris speaks on abortion rights in Wisconsin
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed abortion rights at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Monday. CBS News campaign reporters Nidia Cavazos, Shawna Mizelle and Zak Hudak are across the country covering key locations on the trail.
Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Fight over Arizona abortion ban law
Legislators in Arizona are still split on how to deal with a controversial Civil War-era law that bans nearly all abortion in the state, which the state's Supreme Court has ruled can be enforced. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
Arizona GOP split on abortion ban repeal
Arizona House Republicans blocked an effort to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban for a second time on Wednesday. But some Republicans in the state Senate are now siding with Democrats. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
Mother falls to her death from 140-foot Arizona cliff
A woman fell 140 feet to her death while hiking on Bear Mountain in Sedona, a scenic Arizona mountain town and popular tourist destination.
Jawbone of Marine killed in 1951 found in boy's rock collection
A human jawbone containing several teeth was linked to a former U.S. Marine who died almost 75 years ago during a military exercise in California.
Arizona Republicans block effort to repeal abortion ban
For the second time, Republicans in the Arizona Legislature thwarted an effort to repeal the state's 1864 abortion law, which was upheld last week by the state Supreme Court. This comes despite high-profile Republicans like former President Donald Trump saying the ban goes too far. Elise Preston has more.
Kelly: Arizona has "an opportunity to fix" abortion laws in Nov.
Sen. Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, tells "Face the Nation" that Arizona voters will "an opportunity to fix" abortion laws with a ballot question. "This has been a disaster for women in Arizona — they've lost a fundamental right to abortion, and it's all because of Donald Trump," Kelly said.
Trump says ruling went too far
Former President Donald Trump said that a recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling went too far in restricting abortion access. He said abortion rights is an issue that should be decided on a state-by-state basis.
VP goes to Arizona after abortion ban upheld
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Arizona on Friday to campaign for women's reproductive rights after the state's highest court ruled an 1864 near-total abortion ban may be enforced. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos reports from Tucson.
Kamala Harris blames Trump for abortion bans during Arizona visit
Harris portrayed Trump as the architect of restrictive abortion bans like the one upheld by the Arizona Supreme Court.
Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Arizona Friday, where she blamed former President Donald Trump for the Arizona Supreme Court ruling earlier this week which could pave the way to revive a near-total abortion ban. Janet Shamlian has more.
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Arizona Supreme Court's abortion ruling sparks fear, uncertainty
Efforts in the Arizona State Legislature to repeal the newly-revived 1864 law were shut down by Republicans.
Arizona abortion ruling sparks fear, uncertainty
Following the Arizona Supreme Court ruling Tuesday that clears the way to reinstate an 1864 law that would ban nearly all abortions, some local healthcare providers are worried about what could happen. Janet Shamlian has more.
Can Trump save Mike Johnson's speakership?
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues questioning House Speaker Mike Johnson's fitness for the job. Could Johnson's upcoming meeting with former President Donald Trump end the efforts to oust him? Longtime national political correspondent Olivier Knox and Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba join "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden targets Arizonans in new abortion ad
President Biden's reelection campaign launched a seven-figure ad buy in Arizona focused on abortion rights. The battleground state is grappling with the fallout of the state's Supreme Court upholding a near-total ban from 1864. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
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Deadly storms sweep across Southern U.S.; Arizona Republicans block attempt to repeal abortion ban.
Arizona's abortion ban likely to cause people to travel to states it's still legal
Tuesday's Arizona Supreme Court decision said officials may enforce an 1864 law criminalizing all abortions except when a woman's life is at stake.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
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Parents of slain Loyola student Sheridan Gorman say it was "a preventable murder"
The parents of Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago freshman who was fatally shot last month, are speaking publicly for the first time.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
Trump administration, Spirit Airlines in advanced bailout talks, sources say
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
New report rankes the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
Mexico's military was unaware of CIA agents who died in crash, president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
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Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
New report rankes the cleanest and most polluted U.S. cities
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
Trump administration, Spirit Airlines in advanced bailout talks, sources say
The negotiation comes after President Trump publicly said he wanted his administration to look at a rescue package for the budget carrier.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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Crypto mogul sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
Anthropic investigating possible breach of its Mythos AI model
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Condom maker warns prices may rise due to Iran war supply disruptions
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
It's not just gasoline. Iran war could drive prices higher for many products.
The U.S.-Iran war isn't just driving prices higher for gasoline. Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas go into making more than 6,000 consumer products, the Department of Energy says.
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Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
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DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts
The focus on immigration and law enforcement comes one year after the department terminated or delayed funding for victims services, criminal justice researchers and more.
Operation Metro Surge drained $610 million from Minnesota's economy, filing says
State and local agencies say they were forced to spend big and fast without any warning.
Virginia voters approve new congressional map favoring Democrats, CBS News projects
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that would give Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts, leaving just one safe Republican seat, CBS News projects.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Mexico's military was unaware of CIA agents who died in crash, president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
Iran's military more capable than Trump admin. is acknowledging, sources say
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
1 of 6 missing crew found dead after typhoon flipped U.S.-flagged ship
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
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Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
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Donnie Wahlberg talks "Boston Blue" success
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
Vinyl record sales continue resurgence
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements in Weinstein rape retrial
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
D4vd charged with murder in14-year-old's death
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Details on charges against D4vd in teen's death
Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged singer D4vd in the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car last year. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman has the details.
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Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "That's not gonna happen"
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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.
John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Tim Cook announced he would be stepping down as Apple CEO on Monday. Jo Ling Kent reports on John Ternus, the mechanical engineer preparing to take the wheel.
Where does Apple go after Tim Cook?
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September after 15 years at the helm of the company. CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue joins to discuss Cook's legacy and where Apple's future could lead.
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Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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Car crashes into Philadelphia police station
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI, ChatGPT under investigation
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Man charged for having gun used by Louisiana shooter says it was stolen
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
New details about Mexican pyramid shooting
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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New research from American Lung Association
Nearly half of U.S. kids are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a study by the American Lung Association.
Iran fires at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran attacked at least 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to international news agencies, amid the indefinite ceasefire extension President Trump announced Tuesday. Robert Murrett, the deputy director for Syracuse University's Institute for Security Policy and Law, joins with more.
Georgia Congressman David Scott dies
Rep. David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia who served in the House for over two decades, haas died at 80 years old, a source told CBS News. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
Checking Trump's latest Supreme Court claims
President Trump said on social media that "Democrat justices stick together like glue" amid recent Supreme Court rulings. CBS News' Jan Crawford has the latest on his claims.
Congressional resignations disrupt House
Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned Tuesday before an ethics hearing on her alleged misconduct, making her the third lawmaker to resign in the last week. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.