5 killed, 3 injured in Atlanta crash that shut down I-85
The three survivors were taken to the hospital, police said Monday.
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Trump trial in Fulton County to be televised
Former President Donald Trump's trial in Fulton County, Georgia, will be televised and live streamed, a judge said Thursday. Trump pleaded not guilty in the case and won't appear for the arraignment. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the latest.
Trump to appeal March 2024 trial date
Federal judge Tanya Chutkan on Monday set March 4, 2024, as the start of the case alleging Donald Trump conspired to overturn the 2020 election -- but the former president plans to appeal the date. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Where election safety stands ahead of 2024
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How will Trump campaign fare amid legal woes?
There are new developments Monday in the criminal cases that are increasingly complicating former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign schedule. A judge set the trial date in the federal 2020 election conspiracy case for March 4, 2024 -- one day before Super Tuesday. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Robert Costa have more.
2 pivotal court hearings set for Monday
The defense for former President Donald Trump wants a trial date in April 2026 for his election conspiracy case. D.C. federal Judge Tanya Chutkan is expected to set a date Monday. Meanwhile, in Atlanta, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows could learn if his Georgia election interference case could be moved to federal court. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
All defendants surrender in Georgia 2020 case
All 19 defendants in the Georgia 2020 election case have turned themselves in to the Fulton County jail in Atlanta. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Plus, legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson examines if there is legal precedent to move the case to a federal court.
Analysis on Georgia election case
CBS News' Robert Costa breaks down the election case in Georgia, which he says is a key political battleground going into 2024 and a microcosm of what happened in the days after the 2020 election.
What we know about Trump's new Georgia lawyer
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday hired a new attorney, Steven Sadow, to represent him in the Georgia election interference case. Rikki Klieman, Nicole Sganga and Graham Kates have more.
Trump speaks out after being booked in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump surrendered and was booked Thursday at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia, on charges that he attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. It marks the fourth time this year Trump has been booked on criminal charges. "It's a very sad for America," Trump told reporters on the tarmac of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after his booking. "This should never happen."
Trump's Fulton County mug shot released
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office released former President Donald Trump's booking photo Thursday night after he surrendered to authorities on charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines Trump's defense in the case.
D.A. Willis proposes new trial date for Trump
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis asked a judge on Thursday to set a trial date of Oct. 23, 2023, for Donald Trump and the 18 other defendants charged in connection with alleged efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election results. Less than two hours later, Trump's newly appointed attorney informed the court that the former president opposes the Oct. 23 date. CBS News congressional correspondents Nikole Killion and Scott MacFarlane report.
Trump surrenders at Fulton County jail
Former President Donald Trump surrendered Thursday at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, where he was booked on 13 felony counts related to an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell anchors a special report.
Fulton County Jail before Trump's surrender
The jail where former President Donald Trump is expected to surrender Thursday is under investigation by the Department of Justice after an inmate there was allegedly "eaten alive" by bedbugs, according to an attorney for the man's family. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Trump to surrender in Atlanta on Thursday
Former President Donald Trump's bond has been set at $200,000 ahead of his expected surrender in Atlanta on Thursday in the Fulton County election indictment. Trump's 18 co-defendants must surrender by Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from the Fulton County jail.
What makes Trump's Georgia case different
Former President Donald Trump is set to surrender to authorities in Georgia Thursday night to face allegations of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more on how this case is different from the others Trump has on his plate.
Giuliani criticizes Georgia election case
More defendants in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case are turning themselves in. The 19 defendants, including former President Donald Trump, have until noon on Friday to surrender themselves at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani surrendered Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta.
Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia
Rudy Giuliani turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail on Wednesday on charges alleging he and others attempted to thwart the 2020 election results in Georgia. As he left the jail, he told reporters, "I am being indicted because I'm a lawyer."
Rudy Giuliani surrenders in Georgia election case
Rudy Giuliani, the one-time personal attorney for former President Donald Trump, surrendered at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Wednesday to face 13 state felony counts charging him as part of an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. He was one of 19 people, included Trump, who have been indicted in the case. Trump is expected to surrender Thursday. Nikole Killion has more.
Trump co-defendants begin surrendering
Former President Donald Trump could surrender in Georgia's Fulton County as soon as Thursday on charges that he attempted to subvert the results of the 2020 election in that state. Two of the defendants in the case have already turned themselves in. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion examines the suspects in the case and the charges they are facing.
Fulton County prepares for Trump's surrender
Former President Donald Trump says he plans to surrender Thursday at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The former president faces 13 charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Atlanta-based Morris Brown College says they are reinstating Covid mask mandates
Morris Brown College is reinstating its Covid mask mandate for the next two weeks as a result of positive cases at the Atlanta University Center.
Trump to skip first GOP debate
Republicans attending a conservative conference in Atlanta have been weighing in on the latest indictment of Donald Trump in Georgia. The next big venue for many of the 2024 candidates will be the first Republican presidential primary debate next week in Milwaukee, but just like the conference on Friday, the former president is not expected to attend. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Fulton County prosecutors propose trial date
The Georgia prosecutor accusing former President Donald Trump of a scheme to overturn the state's 2020 election results wants a trial to begin in the midst of the Republican primary. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has proposed all 19 co-defendants be arraigned the week of Sept. 5 -- and for the trial to begin on March 4. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Trump told to surrender by noon on August 25
A Georgia grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump and some of his top allies for their alleged roles in a widespread plot to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump faces charges ranging from racketeering to fraud. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Nikole Killion and Robert Costa are joined by Guardian political investigations reporter Hugo Lowell to discuss the latest developments.
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Trump warns "time is running out" on Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, a search-and-rescue mission for a downed fighter jet crew member is ongoing as the war in the Middle East rages on.
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges show they don't consider race
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
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3 hospitalized after bus crashes through Washington, D.C. restaurant
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
2 men and teen held in U.K. custody over Jewish charity ambulance attack
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Senate Democrat demands that TSA lift its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a safety risk
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
American fighter jet was downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
23 states sue Trump over new executive order targeting mail voting
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
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Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said mounting inflation risks "complicates the picture" on interest rates.
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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
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Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
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United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week
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Trump warns Iran of deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz: "Time is running out"
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
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The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
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Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war"
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
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New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
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HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
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A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
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2 men and teen held in U.K. custody over Jewish charity ambulance attack
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
Deadly strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill 10, injure dozens
The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
The incident comes after a string of similar nighttime attacks across Europe that have heightened concerns over antisemitism.
One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amidst an explosion of fireworks.
Pope Leo carries cross for all 14 stations during Good Friday procession
Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross for all of the 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on his first Good Friday as pontiff, marking the first time in decades that a pope carried the cross to every station.
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4/4: Saturday Morning
The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
Kenan Thompson on his career and parenthood
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Drayton Farley performs "It's Called Doubt"
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Drayton Farley performs "The Luckier Ones"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Drayton Farley performs "I Need Your Love"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
On April 3, 1996, the FBI arrested Theodore Kaczynski in the Unabomber case, ending one of the longest and most intense manhunts in U.S. history. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Plot to poison man's root beer float
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Tiger Woods arrest video
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Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
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Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.