Ford is "100 percent" certain Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her
Some have suggested that Blasey Ford must have been mistaken in identifying Brett Kavanaugh as the person who assaulted her when they were both in high school
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Christine Blasey Ford concludes testimony, "100 percent" sure Kavanaugh assaulted her
Ford, offering measured testimony that was at times emotional -- her voice cracked as she detailed the allegations and how the assault affected her afterward
Lindsey Graham tells Democrats "you better watch out for your nominees" if Brett Kavanaugh fails to be confirmed
The Republican senator spoke angrily to reporters during a recess in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
Blumenthal: Ford "earned America's gratitude"
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, told Christine Blasey Ford on Thursday that he has found her testimony "powerful, incredible, and I believe you." He told Ford she has given America "an amazing teaching moment," given courage to women to come forward, and inspired and enlightened men to listen respectfully to survivors. Watch his remarks.
Ford recalls "multiple attempts to escape"
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was asked about the details she hasn't forgotten about the night of her alleged assault by Brett Kavanaugh. Ford listed several things, including the boys' "uproarious laughter" and "the multiple attempts to escape."
Blasey Ford on attackers' "uproarious laughter"
Christine Blasey Ford, who alleges that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school, testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. When Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy asked her to describe her something she cannot forget about the alleged assault, she said, "Indelible in the hippocampus is the laughter. The uproarious laughter between the two and they're having fun at my expense."
Christine Blasey Ford remembers "uproarious laughter" of alleged attackers
"Indelible in the hippocampus is the laughter," Christine Blasey Ford said in her testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee
Ford "100 percent" certain Kavanaugh assaulted her
During Thursday's testimony, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was asked about the possibility that someone other than Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her at a party in the 1980s. She said she was "100 percent" certain it was Kavanaugh.
Christine Blasey Ford on why she came forward
In her testimony Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford explained what she went through when deciding whether to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. "I was calculating daily that the risk benefit for me of coming forward and wondering whether I would just be jumping in front of a train that was headed to where it was headed anyway."
Sen. Durbin on Kavanaugh hearing prosecutor
Sen. Dick Durbin is the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He will be one of the senators questioning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, in Thursday's hearing.
Senator cornered ahead of Kavanaugh hearing
A photo from the CBS News Capitol Hill team shows Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein cornering Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a swing vote who could upend Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Murkowski is one of at least four undecided Republican senators, along with Susan Collins, Jeff Flake and Bob Corker. If two of them vote "no," Kavanaugh's path to a confirmation is nearly impossible.
Kavanaugh and accuser face off in Senate
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who claims Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party 36 years ago. Nancy Cordes reports on the nomination battle.
Public opinion shift: Blasey Ford vs. Hill
A new poll finds 42 percent of Americans are not sure who to believe ahead of Thursday’s testimony by Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford. New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, who co-wrote the first story on sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why the “chaos” going into the hearing has made it more difficult to discern the credibility of the accounts on both sides, and how the public opinion of Ford differs from that of Anita Hill in 1991.
Parallels: Blasey Ford & Anita Hill hearings
Accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have echoes from another famous Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. In 1991, professor Anita Hill accused nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment. Nearly 27 years later, professor Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Kavanaugh are unfolding in a familiar way. Jan Crawford reports.
Friend: Blasey Ford is "fierce" and "sincere"
Samantha Guerry has been friends with Christine Blasey Ford for 40 years and went to high school with her. Ford was the first woman to publicly accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Guerry joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Blasey Ford's character.
What to expect: Kavanaugh-Blasey Ford hearing
Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today who has watched 17 Supreme Court nominations including the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill testimony in 1991, joins "CBS This Morning" to preview Thursday's Senate Judiciary hearing of Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford.
Kavanaugh and his accuser face questioning
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, who has reported on most of the major judicial appointments and confirmation hearings of the past 25 years, discusses the questions Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, will have to answer before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ford alleges Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school.
How Kavanaugh hearing differs from court
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford join "CBS This Morning" to discuss Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser's testimony on Capitol Hill. Christine Blasey Ford alleges Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school 36 years ago.
Ex-FBI agent on Blasey Ford polygraph
The results of Christine Blasey Ford's polygraph test are with the Senate Judiciary Committee. The documents show Ford, who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school, took the test on Aug. 7, 2018 and passed, although there is no independent verification of the results. Ed O'Keefe spoke with the former FBI agent who conducted the polygraph exam.
Who is prosecutor Rachel Mitchell?
Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell will play a significant part in today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford. Senate Republicans asked Mitchell to question Ford and Kavanaugh. She's head of the sex crimes unit for the fourth most populated county in America. Ed O'Keefe reports.
"We still have a rape culture," says Chessy Prout's mother
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Sen: Graham: Kavanaugh "not a Bill Cosby"
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham will be at today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford. Graham says his support for Kavanaugh will likely not change. Graham joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Ford's sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh.
Sen. Graham on Brett Kavanaugh: "I don't think he's a Bill Cosby"
"I will not be part of a Senate that loses every sense of fairness and abandons the rule of law," said Graham
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What to watch for during Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford hearing
The Supreme Court nominee and his accuser appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
Todd Blanche previously repeatedly told Congress the "anti-weaponization fund" was "dead."
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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Iran accuses U.S. of escalating tensions as Washington plans more strikes
Iran accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in the region and said it's preparing its own response if Washington goes ahead with new strikes.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Spain to put containment fence around Ceuta after migrants rush border
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UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
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Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
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Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
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Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
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FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
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DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
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Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
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New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
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Anthropic reveals Claude "gained unauthorized access" to "real-world systems"
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Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Trump will push for "anti-weaponization fund" if Blanche not confirmed, he says
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A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say
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Peptide vendor sentenced for "trail of harm"
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People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
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Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
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Several people killed in explosion at Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say
An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow, according to Russian state media.
Wildfire danger in Europe shifts to Greece as evacuation orders remain in France
For Greece, the danger carried grim resonance: a 2018 wildfire at the seaside community of Mati, near Athens, killed 104 people.
Bombing in Colombia injures 11, days before presidential inauguration
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
Europe continues to celebrate Pride after attack on Berlin parade
Large Pride events in Hamburg and Amsterdam are underway after last week's deadly ramming attack in Berlin.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.
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Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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French wine region under fire threat, latest on migrants entering Spanish territory, plus all about sake.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
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GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
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Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
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Anthropic claims its AI models went rogue
Anthropic claims its artificial intelligence models went rogue during testing and hacked into three other companies. Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI reported a similar incident for one of its models. Stephen Witt, author of "The Thinking Machine," joins to unpack the situation.
Trump blames Minnesota for water cyberattack
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Families sue Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube over deaths of 4 teens
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Is Iran targeting the U.S. water supply?
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Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
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Rare video shows humpback whale birth
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
How plants feel
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Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S.
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SpaceX launches first rocket since IPO
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FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
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Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Notes released in Nancy Guthrie case
For the first time, the Pima County Sheriff's Office released a pair of emails allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, who said she had died shortly after she had been abducted. Tom Hanson reports.
Nancy Guthrie ransom notes released
Possible ransom notes released by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the hopes of identifying Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper or kidnappers include specific details about Guthrie's white Apple Watch and allege that she died unexpectedly of a medical condition and "is buried in nature." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks it down.
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FTC says ticket reseller violated laws
Last year, "CBS Saturday Morning" spoke with ticket reselling company Elite Events and Tickets about its methodology and practices. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is fining the company, saying it violated the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. Elite Events and Tickets neither admitted to nor denied the FTC's allegations.
Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
It has been six months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Arizona home. Investigators have now released two ransom notes with "distinctive linguistic characteristics" and are asking for the public's help in identifying their writer.
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"
GA-20, Charlie Musselwhite perform together
Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite is a pioneer of the 60s Chicago blues scene. New England blues trio GA-20 is celebrated for their raucous sound and dynamic live performances. GA-20 and Charlie Musselwhite join forces for an electrifying blues collaboration, culminating in their new album "Blues Now!"