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Kavanaugh confirmation: Jeff Flake calls for FBI probe as Judiciary Committee advances Kavanaugh nomination - live updates
A day after a bruising day-long hearing with testimony from Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, Judiciary Committee votes on advancing Kavanaugh's nomination to the full Senate
Dramatic committee vote on Kavanaugh
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, made a last-minute call for a one-week delay to the final vote on Brett Kavanaugh to allow for an FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations. Jeff Glor anchors with correspondents Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe on Capitol Hill.
Dramatic uptick in sex assault hotline calls during Kavanaugh hearing
RAINN, the anti-sexual-violence group that runs the hotline, reports a 201 percent increase in calls Thursday
Senators react to Brett Kavanaugh confirmation vote outside of Judiciary Committee hearing
While senators testified inside the Judiciary Committee hearing, some Democrats left in protest and spoke to reporters outside
Sen. Klobuchar on Kavanaugh temperament
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during his Senate hearing if he had ever blacked out from too much alcohol. "I don't know, have you?" Kavanaugh responded. He went on to apologize later on. Christine Blasey Ford accuses Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school. Klobuchar joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the judge's temperament and the Republican senators' strategy.
Alyssa Milano on Kavanaugh hearing
Actress and Me Too supporter Alyssa Milano was a visible presence inside the committee room at the Senate hearing of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school. Milano revealed last week that she didn't tell her parents for 30 years that she'd been sexually assaulted. CBS News spoke with Milano about the Me Too movement's role in the Kavanaugh showdown.
Kavanaugh's emotions on display
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had a host of emotions on display Thursday, as he defended himself against accusations of sexual assault. CBS News' Jan Crawford, Bianna Golodryga and legal analyst Rikki Klieman discuss the historic hearing.
Republicans doubt accusations
During testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Democrats voiced their support for Ford. But some Republicans cast doubt on the handling of sexual assault accusations against Kavanaugh. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Kavanaugh & Ford hearing
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified Thursday that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her at a party when they were teenagers. Kavanaugh denied the claims. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on a dramatic, emotional day on Capitol Hill.
Conway on Kavanaugh-Blasey Ford hearing
In his opening statement, Judge Brett Kavanaugh accused Democrats of a conspiracy to sabotage his Supreme Court nomination. Kellyanne Conway, counselor to President Trump, joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss whether Kavanaugh can be impartial after the partisan hearing, and why she thinks it may turn out that Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, are both right.
Vote-whipping after Kavanaugh hearing
The 21 senators on the Judiciary Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. ET and likely vote along party lines to send Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate. What happens then is still uncertain. Key senators from both parties are undecided, and if Republicans lose more than one GOP vote, they will need help from Democrats. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Sen. Flake confronted by protesters
After Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, announced plans to vote for Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court, he was stopped by protesters in a Capitol Hill elevator. "You're telling all women that they don't matter, that they should just stay quiet," one woman cried. "You're telling me that my assault doesn't matter ... and that you're going to let people who do these things into power."
Kavanaugh wrongly claimed he could drink legally in Maryland as a teen
Brett Kavanaugh has repeatedly said he was legally allowed to consume beer as a prep school senior in Maryland
What do high schoolers think about the Kavanaugh allegations?
A panel of current Chicago-area high school students discuss the relevance of these hearings for young people today
Senator: Kavanaugh would've "thrown me out" of his courtroom if I acted like him
Minnesota senator says that Kavanaugh "didn't really answer the question" of whether he ever blacked out
Kellyanne Conway: Christine Blasey Ford "absolutely was wronged"
Counselor to President Trump says she found Christine Blasey Ford's testimony "compelling" and "very sympathetic"
Kavanaugh friend implicated by accuser responds to her testimony
Mark Judge says he does "not recall the events described by Dr. Ford in her testimony before the US Senate Judiciary Committee"
American Bar Association: Kavanaugh nomination should wait for FBI probe
Trump's Supreme Court nominee repeatedly cited the group's previous vetting of his past during heated testimony before senators -- now ABA says nomination should wait
Brett Kavanaugh's prepared testimony for Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
The prepared remarks of Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford, appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday
Christine Blasey Ford's prepared testimony for Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
The prepared remarks of Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford, appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday
"We have not come very far at all": Correspondent who covered Anita Hill on Christine Blasey Ford testimony
"The fact that she is still, 27 years later, afraid to make an accusation that she really believes is just exactly the way that Anita Hill was," Braver said
White House on testimony
White House officials say they're pleased with Brett Kavanaugh's tone during testimony Thursday. He denies accusations that he sexually assaulted Dr. Christine Blasey Ford when they were teenagers. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Feinstein: "I did not leak" Ford allegations
After Republican Sen. Ted Cruz accused Sen. Dianne Feinstein or her staff of leaking Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Feinstein interrupted to say she didn't leak it and she believed her staff did not either.
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Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
The OpenAI-Hugging Face hack was just the beginning, experts say
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U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
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Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
White House framework for testing new AI models remains hidden as concerns mount
The White House has not publicly released the voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models that it finalized in August.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
Why you shouldn't bank on Trump's $5,000 dividends happening
President Trump pledged $5,000 to all American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress. You may not be able to take that to the bank.
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Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
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Apple unveils new foldable iPhone and more new devices
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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White House framework for testing new AI models remains hidden as concerns mount
The White House has not publicly released the voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models that it finalized in August.
Appeals court declines to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots
A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift a lower court's order that blocked new rules for mail ballots before the midterms.
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George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
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Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new map favoring GOP in fall elections
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Multiple U.S. military aircraft damaged in Iranian strikes on base in Jordan, sources say
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Sandra Bullock, Lee Pace on "Practical Magic 2"
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Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died
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Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.
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Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Dolly Parton's sister on the private funeral
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Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development
Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."
Anthropic reveals another AI hacking incident
Anthropic disclosed another AI hacking incident involving one of its earlier models. Forum AI's Robbie Goldfarb joins CBS News with more context.
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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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Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
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Lindsay Clancy lawyer files to toss mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion Thursday to throw out last week's mistrial and acquit Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but pled not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
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Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
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Lindsay Clancy lawyer files to toss mistrial
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, filed a motion Thursday to throw out last week's mistrial and acquit Clancy. Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but pled not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
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Instances of political violence continued after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a Utah college event. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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It has been one year since conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event in Utah. Benji Backer, the founder and CEO of Nature Is Nonpartisan, joins CBS News with more on his friendship with Kirk.