Trump executive order on foreign bribery
President Trump is pausing a federal law that criminalized foreign bribery practices among U.S. citizens and businesses. CBS News contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
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Menendez's courtroom reaction to sentencing
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption and bribery. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman reports.
Menendez after sentencing: "Trump is right"
A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to 11 years in prison in his bribery case. A jury convicted Menendez in 2024 on 16 felony counts. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has the details.
How Bob Menendez could appeal prison sentence
A federal judge sentenced former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to 11 years in prison in his corruption case on Wednesday. A jury convicted the Democrat in July 2024 on charges he accepted bribes in exchange for using his political power to aid the Egyptian government. CBS News political reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman has more. (Editor's note: The judge first ordered Menendez to report to prison within 72 hours, but later delayed the start of his sentence to June 6, so that he could attend his wife's trial.)
Former N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday on 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Customs worker exposed by daughter's social media admits taking bribes
Omar Ambuila's daughter posted photos of herself carrying designer handbags, taking luxury vacations to Paris and driving a $330,000 Lamborghini.
U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to appear in court
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to appear in court Wednesday to face federal bribery and conspiracy charges. The judge could outline a preliminary timeline for Adams' trial. CBS News national correspondent Nikki Batiste has more.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to multiple federal criminal charges on Friday. Prosecutors have alleged that the mayor accepted lavish gifts from foreign governments for years, and that he illegally received taxpayer money for his campaign.
NYC mayor says he'll prove his innocence
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including bribery, fraud and campaign finance violations, on Friday. The unsealed indictment alleges the mayor accepted illegal campaign donations, including from Turkish officials, in exchange for political favors. Alice Gainer with CBS News New York is following the latest.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to be arraigned
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be arraigned in court Friday on federal corruption charges. The Democrat is accused of taking illegal campaign contributions and bribes from officials in Turkey in exchange for favors dating back a decade.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Eric Adams denies federal charges
A defiant Eric Adams denied allegations made in a federal indictment that was unsealed Thursday. Adams is now the first sitting mayor in New York City's history to be indicted on federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports following Adams' remarks.
Japan tosses plan to woo women with cash
A widely ridiculed Japanese government idea to woo Tokyo women into marrying men in rural areas by offering cash payouts and train tickets to matchmaking events has been scrapped, officials say.
Menendez to resign after bribery trial
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will resign on August 20, sources tell CBS News. Menendez was convicted on 16 felony counts, including bribery, extortion and acting as a foreign agent. He pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Menendez to appeal bribery conviction
A jury on Tuesday found New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez guilty of all charges in his federal corruption trial. Prosecutors said the lawmaker accepted bribes in exchange for political favors. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in bribery trial
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is facing renewed calls to step down after being found guilty in his bribery trial. Senator Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joined several of his colleagues in asking Menendez to resign, as did New Jersey Phil Governor, both of whom are fellow Democrats. Nikole Killion reports.
What to know about Menendez bribery conviction
Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all charges in his federal corruption trial, including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Menendez is maintaining his innocence and has vowed to appeal the verdict. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News New York reporter Christine Sloan have more on the case.
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Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery verdict, and the charges he was found guilty of
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were accused of accepting bribes of gold bars, stacks of cash and a Mercedes.
Authorities speak about Menendez conviction
Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, was convicted Tuesday on federal charges of taking lucrative bribes, including cash and gold bars. Menendez's sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 29. Officials involved with the case gave brief statements after the verdict.
Sen. Menendez convicted in corruption trial
Sen. Bob Menendez has been convicted on all charges in the federal corruption trial where he was accused of selling out his office for lucrative bribes, including cash and gold bars. CBS News New York covered the conviction.
Jurors resume deliberations in Sen. Menendez's bribery trial for 3rd day
Prosecutors allege the New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, were bribed with gold bars, cash and a Mercedes.
Jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial in deliberations for 2nd day
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
Jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial begin deliberations
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are accused of accepting bribes from three businessmen in exchange for political favors.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
The Trump administration plans to shrink the workforce of the Department of Health and Human Services as part of a major restructuring.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
"This will continue to spur growth like you haven't seen before," he said in the Oval Office.
Video shows Tufts graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk detained by ICE
Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk is being held in Louisiana after she was detained by federal agents in Massachusetts.
Vance's visit and Trump's threats fuel mistrust and fear in Greenland
One Greenlander dismisses the Trump administration's threats to take control of his island as "stupid," but others admit to mistrust, and even fear of America.
Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, state media say
Egyptian state media say a semi-submarine tourist vessel has sunk off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.
Federal judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is "unconstitutional"
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don't have air conditioning is "plainly unconstitutional."
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
Pilot rescued from icy Alaska lake wasn't authorized to have passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration started disciplinary action against the pilot, John Morris Jr., National Transportation Safety Board investigator Mark Ward told The Associated Press.
What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
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Airman who was shot down, imprisoned during World War II accounted for
U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak was a gunner aboard a B-29 "Superfortress" in Japan in March 1945.
Pilot rescued from icy Alaska lake wasn't authorized to have passengers
The Federal Aviation Administration started disciplinary action against the pilot, John Morris Jr., National Transportation Safety Board investigator Mark Ward told The Associated Press.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty
Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a sprawling case that includes the 1985 killing of a DEA agent.
Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again
Health plans limit physical or occupational therapy sessions to as few as 20 a year, no matter the patient's infirmities.
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Social Security says it will delay in-person identity verification
Social Security is delaying an in-person identity verification requirement by two weeks, but critics say the plan burdens beneficiaries.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Stocks shift into reverse as Trump rolls out new auto tariffs
President Trump's plan to impose new tariffs on U.S. car imports dented stocks, with more levies set to take effect April 2.
Social Security overpayment policy is in effect today. What to know.
Starting today, the Social Security Administration will again take 100% of a beneficiary's check to recoup overpayments. Here's what to know.
March Madness bettors face new threats online that target families
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
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Vance's visit and Trump's threats fuel mistrust and fear in Greenland
One Greenlander dismisses the Trump administration's threats to take control of his island as "stupid," but others admit to mistrust, and even fear of America.
Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kristi Noem visits El Salvador prison holding deported Venezuelans
The Trump administration is arguing in federal court that it was justified in sending the Venezuelans to El Salvador, while activists say officials have sent them to a prison rife with human rights abuses.
Europe's response to Signal chat reflects shifting transatlantic ties
In a session of British Parliament Wednesday, the controversy over the leaked Signal group chat involving high-ranking members of the Trump administration was debated.
VA cuts could threaten mental health services for countless veterans
Nationwide, more than nine million veterans get physical or mental health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Trump administration to shrink federal health agencies by 20,000 employees
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Their physical therapy coverage ran out before they could walk again
Health plans limit physical or occupational therapy sessions to as few as 20 a year, no matter the patient's infirmities.
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.
What food dye bans mean for your health and the food in your fridge
West Virginia is banning seven artificial food dyes, including Red No. 40, in the most sweeping state level food dye ban in the U.S.
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.
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Airman who was shot down, imprisoned during World War II accounted for
U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak was a gunner aboard a B-29 "Superfortress" in Japan in March 1945.
Vance's visit and Trump's threats fuel mistrust and fear in Greenland
One Greenlander dismisses the Trump administration's threats to take control of his island as "stupid," but others admit to mistrust, and even fear of America.
Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, state media say
Egyptian state media say a semi-submarine tourist vessel has sunk off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.
Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty
Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a sprawling case that includes the 1985 killing of a DEA agent.
Europe's response to Signal chat reflects shifting transatlantic ties
In a session of British Parliament Wednesday, the controversy over the leaked Signal group chat involving high-ranking members of the Trump administration was debated.
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John Grisham reveals new novel
Best-selling author John Grisham joins CBS Mornings to debut his 52nd book, "The Widow," which is his first-ever mystery. Grisham opens up about writing a new kind of story, the twist that changed the ending, and the inspiration behind a book that's already making headlines.
Lady Gaga announces Mayhem tour for 2025. Here are details.
Lady Gaga announced her 2025 tour dates on social media Wednesday, writing, "See you soon, monsters."
"Note to Self": Singer Lea Salonga
In a special Women's History Month edition of "Note to Self," Tony Award-winning actress and Disney legend Lea Salonga writes a heartfelt letter to her 17-year-old self—revisiting her journey from the Philippines to Broadway and the legacy she unknowingly built for the next generation of Asian performers.
Gregory Maguire returns to Oz
Before she defied gravity, she was just Elphie Thropp. Best-selling author Gregory Maguire is back with "Elphie: A Wicked Childhood," a new prequel that explores the early life of Elphaba—the girl who would become the Wicked Witch of the West.
Rosamund Pike on "The Wheel of Time"
Award-winning actor Rosamund Pike stars as Moiraine in "The Wheel of Time," now in its third season on Prime Video. Based on the bestselling novels, the series follows a young man destined to save or destroy the world—guided by Pike's powerful and determined sorceress.
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Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
What to know about Signal, app used by Trump officials for war plans
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Mexican drug lord charged with killing DEA agent could face death penalty
Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty against Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero in a sprawling case that includes the 1985 killing of a DEA agent.
3 USPS workers charged in kidnapping of coworker that included attempted rape
Three USPS workers in NYC are accused of dragging an unconscious colleague into a mail truck, where one allegedly tried to rape her.
Luigi Mangione shouldn't be allowed laptop in prison, prosecutors say
Prosecutors do not want Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, to have a laptop in prison.
Babysitter checking for monsters finds man hiding under child's bed
The babysitter came face-to-face with a man hiding underneath the child's bed, Kansas' Barton County Sheriff's office said.
Utah adds protections for children of influencers after Ruby Franke case
Utah is moving to protect the children of online content creators following the child abuse conviction of family vlogger Ruby Franke.
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What to know as Gayle King gears up for April space flight
Gayle King will step out of her comfort zone and into a space suit alongside Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen and Kerianne Flynn.
NOAA cuts could impact space companies, satellites, Democrats warn
NOAA's Office of Space Commerce plays a crucial role in the growing space industry and is tasked with helping to manage satellite traffic to guard against collisions.
Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Trump on Greenland takeover
President Trump is insisting that the U.S. needs to take over Greenland. This comes as Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit the territory and as Greenlanders react negatively to Mr. Trump's advances.
Jeffrey Goldberg on Hegseth's texts
Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, says he chose to publish Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's texts in the Singal group chain after Trump officials denied that any sensitive or potentially classified information was discussed in the thread. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to Goldberg about his reporting.
William Shatner reflects on space flight
The legendary "Star Trek" actor became the oldest person to travel to space when he flew with Blue Origin at age 90. Now, as an all-female flight crew prepares for launch, Shatner shares what the journey meant to him and what future space travelers should expect.
Sabrina Singh on Hegseth texts
Former deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh is weighing in on the text messages revealed by The Atlantic that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly sent to top Trump administration officials on a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen. Singh spoke to CBS News' Errol Barnett.
Noem at El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison where more than 200 deported Venezuelans are being held after being flown out there by the Trump administration. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.