Brett Favre files defamation lawsuits over welfare claims
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is accusing the state auditor and two sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money.
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Brett Favre denies wrongdoing in Mississippi welfare fraud case
Hall of Fame quarterback said he didn't know he was getting money intended for needy families in the state.
Brett Favre linked to welfare scandal
CBS News has exclusively obtained text messages and documents that connect the plan to divert millions of dollars in welfare funds to pet projects of Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre. Omar Villafranca has a look at never-before-seen evidence.
Pharma company linked to Brett Favre made pitch for welfare funds
New details emerge in an investigation that has been swirling around the famed quarterback, a Mississippi native, and former state officials.
Brett Favre suspended from radio show amid scandal
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre's weekly radio show and podcast have been suspended by SiriusXM and ESPN after he was linked to the largest public fraud case in Mississippi history. Nancy Chen reports.
SiriusXM, ESPN Milwaukee suspend Brett Favre's shows amid welfare scandal
The former quarterback has been accused of trying to steer welfare funds to the volleyball program at his alma mater.
Ex-director of Mississippi's welfare agency pleads guilty in fraud case
John Davis pleaded guilty to new federal charges in a conspiracy to misspend tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help needy families.
Mississippi sues Brett Favre, pro-wrestlers over alleged misuse of welfare funds
The lawsuit says the defendants "squandered" more than $20 million in money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program.
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Trump's civil fraud trial begins in New York as both sides lay out case
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway.
Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Sam Bankman-Fried set to face trial after crash of crypto exchange FTX
Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried faces a prison term of more than 100 years if he's convicted of fraud and money-laundering charges.
Did McCarthy make a secret deal with Biden on Ukraine?
Rep. Matt Gaetz accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of cutting a "secret side deal on Ukraine" to push through a temporary measure to keep the government running.
North Dakota state senator, wife and 2 kids killed in Utah plane crash
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard.
Emergency alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. cellphones
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez trial date set
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
Supreme Court to hear CFPB case with agency's future in the balance
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a case involving the CFPB and how it is funded.
A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
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Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign asks RNC to change third debate rules
Ramswamy's campaign wants the party to increase the number of donors needed and allow only four candidates on stage.
Chipotle manager "yanked" off Muslim employee's hijab, lawsuit claims
Assistant manager demanded to see her hair between 10 and 15 times in one month, the EEOC claims in religious harassment suit against burrito chain.
Cigna to pay $172 million for overcharging Medicare Advantage plans
Prosecutors alleged that Cigna submitted inaccurate and bogus codes for Medicare Advantage plans between 2016 and 2021.
Sam Bankman-Fried set to face trial after crash of crypto exchange FTX
Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried faces a prison term of more than 100 years if he's convicted of fraud and money-laundering charges.
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Chipotle manager "yanked" off Muslim employee's hijab, lawsuit claims
Assistant manager demanded to see her hair between 10 and 15 times in one month, the EEOC claims in religious harassment suit against burrito chain.
Cigna to pay $172 million for overcharging Medicare Advantage plans
Prosecutors alleged that Cigna submitted inaccurate and bogus codes for Medicare Advantage plans between 2016 and 2021.
Sam Bankman-Fried set to face trial after crash of crypto exchange FTX
Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried faces a prison term of more than 100 years if he's convicted of fraud and money-laundering charges.
Feds expand probe into Ford SUVs after complaints of engine failure
Roughly 709,000 Ford-manufactured vehicles featuring EcoBoost engine variants could suffer "catastrophic engine failure," the NHTSA said.
More big strikes loom, with health care and casino workers set to walk
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
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Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to vacate the chair Monday, two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democrats to pass a short-term spending bill and avert a shutdown.
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign asks RNC to change third debate rules
Ramswamy's campaign wants the party to increase the number of donors needed and allow only four candidates on stage.
Did McCarthy make a secret deal with Biden on Ukraine?
Rep. Matt Gaetz accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of cutting a "secret side deal on Ukraine" to push through a temporary measure to keep the government running.
Who is Laphonza Butler, California's next senator?
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to swear Laphonza Butler in on Tuesday to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90.
Capitol Police investigating Jamaal Bowman's pulling of fire alarm
In a brief statement that did not name the congressman, the Capitol Police said it "continues to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the fire alarm."
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More big strikes loom, with health care and casino workers set to walk
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show.
FDA investigating baby's death linked to probiotic given by hospital
The Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
In a first, CDC to recommend antibiotic pill after sex for some
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
Changing the Game: The Breasties
During Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're introducing you to two leaders of The Breasties, an all-inclusive community for survivors and others impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. Chief community officer Trish Michelle and co-founder Paige More join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their personal journeys and how The Breasties is bringing people together and making a difference. They are joined by Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction and advocated with The Breasties to reverse the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to limit access to reconstruction options for women affected by breast cancer.
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Simone Biles' latest historic moment: The Biles II vault
Simone Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault internationally. The skill will now be renamed Biles II.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO accused of exploiting men for sex
A BBC investigation found Jeffries and his partner, Matthew Smith, were at the center of an organized operation running sex events, with a middleman recruiting young men.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
Veteran CBS News editor Mark Ludlow, 63, dies after battle with cancer
CBS News president Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews said it would be impossible to measure editor Mark Ludlow's contributions, "but we know he has made CBS News better."
U.S. aid for Ukraine in limbo as Congress dodges government shutdown
Ukraine has lauded U.S. support for its counteroffensive against Russia as bipartisan and says it's "actively" working to ensure more help from Washington.
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A Beyoncé "Renaissance" film is hitting theaters, and tickets are on sale
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Tom Hanks: Don't fall for "AI version of me" promoting dental plan
"BEWARE!! There's a video out there promoting some dental plan with an AI version of me," Hanks wrote on Instagram.
"Star Trek" actor Patrick Stewart opens up about his greatest regret
Patrick Stewart's new memoir, "Making It So: A Memoir," will be released Tuesday.
Late-night talk shows coming back following end of writers strike
They were the first shows to leave the air when the writers strike began May 2 and now will be among the first to return.
The story of an iconic hip-hop photo
Celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop have been going on all year, but 25 years ago, one of the most iconic photos in the history of the genre was taken. Jericka Duncan shares how it all came together.
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Emergency alert test will sound Oct. 4 on all U.S. cellphones
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA and the FCC will launch a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
Apple to fix iPhone 15 bug blamed for phones overheating
Apple plans to upgrade the iPhone 15's operating system to prevent it from overheating and becoming uncomfortable to hold.
Can AI be trusted in warfare?
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But how will AI - proven victorious in games like chess and poker - be developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries?
AI: The next battlefield
Like other technological advances, the growing use of artificial intelligence in warfighting is a foregone conclusion. But as "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel reports, questions persist on how AI is developed and deployed on the battlefield, by both the U.S. and its adversaries.
Apple seeks fix for overheating iPhone 15 issue
Apple announced Saturday it is working on an update to address reports that new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company said the issue is caused by software bug and the use of certain third-party apps, including Uber and Instagram.
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2 scientists share Nobel for enabling COVID-19 vaccines
American Drew Weissman, Hungarian Katalin Karikó win 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for mRNA research behind "the unprecedented rate" of COVID-19 vaccine development.
Scientists say they've found Europe's oldest "prehistoric footwear"
Research say the oldest collection of footwear in Europe has been discovered in a cave in southern Spain, dating back more than 6,000 years.
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
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Philadelphia journalist shot, killed inside Point Breeze home
Josh Kruger, a local journalist who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve five years in city government, was shot and killed inside his Point Breeze home early Monday morning.
Charlotte Sena update: What we know about the search and how she was found
An AMBER Alert was issued for Charlotte Sena after she disappeared while visiting Moreau Lake State Park Saturday with her family.
DNA helps identify Florida woman's killer 30 years after her death
Authorities have officially closed Roslin Kruse's cold case murder after DNA profiling led them to the man believed to be her killer.
Gunbattle at Mexican hospital kills 4, including doctor: "Collateral damage"
Gunmen tried to storm the hospital in the Sinaloa state capital of Culiacan to carry out a hit, police said.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez trial date set
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
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NASA's Psyche asteroid probe getting "lucky" fix before launch
NASA's new asteroid probe, Psyche, is on track for launching Oct. 12 after a weeklong delay for additional tests.
Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
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Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
Inside South Carolina's "trial of the century" — how investigators built their case
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
Chandler Halderson case: An inside look
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
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AG Merrick Garland: The 60 Minutes Interview
Scott Pelley asks Attorney General Merrick Garland about the prosecutions of former President Trump and Hunter Biden, and the investigation of President Biden.
Michael Lewis’ new book on Sam Bankman-Fried
Author Michael Lewis met with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried more than 100 times. Lewis breaks down the crypto superstar’s rise and fall in his new book, “Going Infinite.”
Student loan payments resume for millions
Student loan payments resumed over the weekend following a pandemic-era pause that lasted more than three years. For millions, the payments will force them to make difficult cuts elsewhere as prices for gas and groceries remain high. Carter Evans reports.
As WGA strike ends, more actions appear imminent
Late night talk shows are coming back after Hollywood writers agreed to a new contract and ended their strike, but actors are still on the picket lines and several more strikes appear imminent this week. Culinary workers in Las Vegas appear set to walk off the job and some 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are planning to strike on Wednesday. Elise Preston takes a look at the rise in labor actions.
Gaetz looking to oust House Speaker McCarthy
As Congress works to fund the government long-term, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to face pressure from his own party. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has even said he will try to strip McCarthy of his leadership role. Scott MacFarlane reports.