Family of Katie Meyer files wrongful death lawsuit against Stanford
The lawsuit alleges that, on the night Katie Meyer died, she received a formal written notice from the university regarding a disciplinary matter.
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18 people rescued after spending 5 days stuck at sea, U.S. Coast Guard says
The group was found about 16 miles southwest of San Diego in a broken motorboat, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
Former UCLA decathlete gets over 17 years in prison for cannabis pen fraud
The college track and field star was sentenced this week for allegedly defrauding cannabis industry investors out of over $45 million.
Face the Nation: Pence, Galloway, Bass
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Mike Pence and the 2024 election, Donald Trump on Twitter and Karen Bass's agenda
Lofgren: Jan. 6 panel to release evidence "within a month"
Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California, a member of the Jan. 6 committee, says that "within a month, the public will have everything that we've found, all the evidence, for good or ill."
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 20, 2022
Former Vice President Mike Pence, Rep. Karen Bass, Rep. Zoe Lofgren and more will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jury says it is deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial
Masterson is charged with the rape of three women, including a former girlfriend, in his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003.
Gabby Petito’s family gets $3M in lawsuit
The family of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old found dead last year in Wyoming, was awarded $3 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, who died by suicide. A federal judge in California will announce the sentence today of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the failed blood testing start-up Theranos. And the man charged with killing 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket is expected to plead guilty to all 25 state counts next week.
Karen Bass first woman elected to become Los Angeles mayor
Karen Bass will become the first woman to serve as the mayor of Los Angeles. CBS News projected Wednesday that the Democratic congresswoman defeated billionaire Rick Caruso in a closely watched race. Lara Korte, a California politics reporter for Politico and co-author of Politico's California Playbook, joins CBS News to break down why she won and the significance of her victory.
Nancy Pelosi recalls first time seeing the Capitol at 6 years old
Nancy Pelosi was in the car with her brothers when they kept trying to show her the Capitol building for the first time: "And finally, I saw it – a stunning white building with a magnificent dome."
Harry Styles hit in the eye with Skittles at L.A. show
Video of the hit went viral, prompting a response from the candy brand: "Didn't think I needed to say this: Please don't throw Skittles."
Driver injures 25 law enforcement recruits
Dozens of law enforcement recruits were injured when a wrong-way driver plowed into the group as they ran in formation during a training exercise in Southern California. The most serious injuries include head trauma, broken bones and lost limbs, according to officials. Christina Ruffini reports.
Jay Leno is expected to fully recover from "significant burns," doctor says
The comedian and former "Tonight Show" host experienced "significant burns" to his face, hands and chest.
Judge drops 4 of 11 sexual assault counts against Harvey Weinstein
Prosecutors said they were not proceeding with the counts involving one accuser, a move that seemed likely when the accuser was left out of opening statements.
2023 Grammy nominations: Beyoncé ties record
Beyoncé was nominated for nine Grammys on Tuesday, tying her husband's record.
Woman accused of killing teen sister and baby niece over "sibling rivalry"
If convicted of all charges, Yarelly Solorio-Rivera and her boyfriend face life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
California reports first flu, RSV death in child under 5
The state's public health officer said the young child's death is a "stark reminder" of how fatal respiratory viruses can be.
Christina Applegate makes first public appearance since MS diagnosis
More than a year after announcing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Christina Applegate accepted her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – barefoot – with an emotional message to her friends and family.
Body found in underwater cave may be diver who vanished in 2020
Ryder Sturt, 34, was diving for lobster with a partner on Nov. 29, 2020, and never surfaced,
New Mexico mother meets stem cell donor after rare match
A New Mexico mother, who was diagnosed with leukemia following previous chemotherapy treatments, met with her stem cell donor. Doctors said it was ideal for Christine Chen to find a donor within her own race, but only 9% of donors on the nation’s largest stem cell registry are Asian. Carter Evans shares the story.
"It really hits home": Concert violinist meets stem cell donor in rare match
A mother's story is reminding us of how a complete stranger can suddenly mean the world to you.
48,000 University of California workers go on strike
Researchers, teaching assistants and other academics at 10 of the school's campuses walked off the job to demand better pay.
Jewish teens discuss antisemitism
Jewish teens in Southern California share their encounters with antisemitism and discuss how social media and pop culture have amplified harmful stereotypes and conspiracies that affect their day-to-day lives.
Former Playboy model takes plea deal in doctor's beating death
Kelsey Turner, a former model for Playboy Italia and Maxim magazines, could receive anywhere from 10 to 25 years in prison.
2 agents fired their weapons during Alex Pretti shooting, report to Congress says
Two agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a report to Congress obtained by CBS News that doesn't mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
Trump visits Iowa to kick off midterm campaigning: "We've got to win"
Sources say Iowa is seen as a key part of the Trump team's strategy to keep the House in GOP hands.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
The judge ordered the acting head of ICE to appear in his courtroom on Friday and explain why he should not be held in contempt of court.
Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
A man suspected of smuggling immigrants in the country illegally has allegedly opened fire on Border Patrol agents, who returned fire, according to a law enforcement source.
"My brother is, and always will be, my hero," Alex Pretti's sister says
In a new statement, Alex Pretti's sister says the man federal agents killed in Minneapolis "always wanted to make a difference in this world."
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
The "Doomsday Clock" is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-annihilation.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
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NTSB finds a series of "systemic failures" led to D.C. midair crash
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said it was a series of "deep, underlying systemic failures" that "aligned to create the conditions that led to the crash" that killed 67 people.
Yale to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with Border Patrol agents in Arizona
A man suspected of smuggling immigrants in the country illegally has allegedly opened fire on Border Patrol agents, who returned fire, according to a law enforcement source.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
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Yale to offer free tuition to families who earn less than $200,000 a year
Yale joins Harvard, MIT and other top universities that have eliminated tuition for households with modest income.
Pinterest cites AI in laying off 15% of workforce
Pinterest is cutting costs to create more cash flow for AI-focused roles and AI‑powered products, the company said in a filing Tuesday.
Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026
Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil involving the Fed.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
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2 agents fired their weapons during Alex Pretti shooting, report to Congress says
Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News that does not mention Pretti reaching for his firearm.
Philip Glass withdraws premiere of new symphony from Kennedy Center
Composer Philip Glass has called off the premiere of his new symphony at the Kennedy Center, citing the performing arts venue's new leadership.
Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Heads of immigration agencies set to testify to Congress in February
Leaders of three immigration enforcement agencies are set to testify before House and Senate committees next month.
Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Noem if Trump doesn't fire her
More than half of House Democrats support impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial officials and historians say a proliferation of "entirely fabricated" digital content is distorting the Nazi's wartime horrors.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
As reports say ICE will join the U.S. security detail at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the Italian city's mayor calls it "a militia that kills."
Australia sizzles in blistering heat wave with temperatures as high as 120
Parts of Australia were sweltered in record temperatures of close to 122 degrees as the country sweated through a prolonged heat wave even as bitter cold covered much of the U.S.
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Natalia Lafourcade reflects on music career
Natalia Lafourcade is the most awarded woman in Latin Grammy history with 20 awards. This year, she's up for best Latin pop album at the Grammys, which would be her fifth Grammy if she wins. Lafourcade spoke to Anthony Mason about her music journey and rise to fame.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
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Meta, YouTube still slated to go to trial
Tuesday marks the start of a landmark trial in a lawsuit claiming that social media companies are using addictive technology to hook children. TikTok, one of the giants being sued in this case, just agreed to settle and avoid the courtroom. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and BBC Technology correspondent Lily Jamali have more.
TikTok settles ahead of landmark case
TikTok settled a lawsuit ahead of the landmark California case set to begin over social media addiction. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
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.
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Meta, YouTube face trial over social media addiction, as TikTok settles
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
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Judge order to acting ICE director
A federal judge in Minnesota has ordered Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to appear in court and warned he could face possible contempt proceedings over an earlier order. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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How DHS responds to shootings
According to a new piece in The Washington Post, officers with the Department of Homeland Security have fired shots during arrests or at protesters 16 times since July 2025. Trump aides declared each one justified before waiting for investigations to be completed. Washington Post reporter David Nakamura joins to unpack his findings.
Minnesota election head rejects Bondi request
Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Saturday seeking access to the state's voter rolls hours after the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins to discuss.
Boost of U.S. military assets in Middle East
U.S. Central Command has confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East, coinciding with President Trump publicly mulling military action in the region due to the civil unrest in Iran. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd joins with analysis.
Sen. Gallego addresses DHS funding fight
A partial government shutdown is looming over Congress due to funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Constitutional attorney on guns at protests
President Trump again on Tuesday questioned why Alex Pretti had a gun when federal agents shot and killed him in Minneapolis. There is no evidence so far that Pretti, a legal gun owner, brandished his firearm before the shooting. Constitutional attorney Mark Smith, who served on Mr. Trump's first transition team, joins to discuss the Second Amendment implications of the case.