Chicago wants Jussie Smollett to pay city $130,000
A lawyer for the city of Chicago claimed the actor's "false statements" led to police "diverting resources from other investigations and undermining the criminal justice system"
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Trump tweets that FBI will review Jussie Smollett case
Trump called the situation an "embarrassment to our nation" in an early morning tweet on Thursday
Smollett billed by Chicago police
The City of Chicago is demanding actor Jussie Smollett a bill for investigating what they say was a publicity stunt. He's accused of staging a hate crime against himself, but charges against Smollett were unexpectedly dropped. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
Attorneys group on Smollett case: "The rich are treated differently"
The decision by Chicago DA Kim Foxx to drop chargers against Jussie Smollett has come under fire
Jussie Smollett: Timeline since "Empire" actor reported Chicago attack
The alleged attack of the "Empire" actor sprawled into a saga longer and stranger than anyone could have guessed
Chicago top prosecutor defends department on Jussie Smollett
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx recused herself after communicating with a Smollett relative
Prosecutor believes Jussie Smollett is guilty
Some Chicago city officials are expressing shock after prosecutors dropped all 16 charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joined CBSN after speaking with the prosecutor who made the controversial decision.
Smollett case "justice for the rich": analyst
Chicago's mayor and police superintendent say they're furious that actor Jussie Smollett is no longer facing criminal charges. Prosecutors dropped all 16 felony counts Tuesday with little explanation. Smollett was accused of faking a racist, homophobic beating, allegedly because he was unhappy about his pay on the show "Empire." He denies that. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the case she calls "totally not typical."
Jussie Smollett is guilty, prosecutor says
A sudden decision to drop criminal charges against actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago is bringing angry reaction and raising major legal questions. Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls it a "whitewash of justice." Smollett was charged with 16 felony counts earlier this month after allegedly lying to police that he was targeted in a hate-crime attack. The cast member of "Empire" denies the allegations. Adriana Diaz reports.
Prosecutor who cleared Jussie Smollett believes he's guilty
Lawyers with the Chicago police department are trying to determine if they can legally release evidence in the investigation despite a judge sealing the case
Charges dropped against Jussie Smollett
Actor Jussie Smollett was accused of staging a hate crime against himself. But on Tuesday, Chicago prosecutors dropped all charges and a judge sealed the case. Adriana Diaz reports.
Chicago mayor: "This is a whitewash of justice"
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday after charges against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were dropped that "this is a whitewash of justice." He spoke alongside the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Eddie Johnson. Watch their remarks.
Northern lights could be visible in U.S. this weekend
Star gazers in cities as far south as New York and Chicago may get a rare glimpse of the northern lights this weekend
Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett pleaded not guilty in a Chicago courtroom Thursday on charges he lied to police. Prosecutors allege Smollett staged a hate-crime attack against himself. CBS News national correspondent Dean Reynolds was inside the courtroom, and joins CBSN with more about the case.
Cameras allowed in courtroom for "Empire" actor's next hearing
Jussie Smollett has been accused of staging hate crime against himself
Grandfather becomes viral hip-hop producer
The self-taught producer reached out to a local youth studio, where he recorded his beats and soon went viral
Lawyer: Tape appears to show R. Kelly with girls
A man said he found an old videotape recording of a man who appeared to be R. Kelly abusing girls, he and his attorney said. The announcement comes one day after Kelly was released from jail after failing to pay child support. Jericka Duncan reports.
R. Kelly released from Chicago jail
R. Kelly was released from jail on Saturday after a law enforcement spokeswoman said someone paid $161,000 that he owed in back child support. Kelly addressed the media briefly in Chicago, and his attorney took questions.
R. Kelly released from jail after child support was paid on his behalf
A sheriff's spokesperson said she did not know who made the payment for the singer
Jussie Smollett attorney calls 16-count indictment "vindictive"
He said the indictment is "prosecutorial overkill"
Jussie Smollett indicted in Chicago
Actor Jussie Smollett was arrested last month, accused of staging a hate crime against himself. Now he's been indicted on 16 felony counts. Dean Reynolds has the latest.
Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts by grand jury
Smollett was charged last month with a felony charge of disorderly conduct for allegedly making up the hate crime; Smollett insists he is innocent
Role of race and the R. Kelly allegations
It's taken decades for most of the American public to take allegations against R. Kelly seriously as more black women speak out. Kelly has denied all allegations. Danielle Young, who writes about race and culture and is also a host for Essence, joins CBSN to discuss how race has affected this case.
Schock isn't ruling out return to politics after charges dropped
Aaron Schock, once a rising star in the Republican Party, must repay taxes, campaign committee
Family of woman living with R. Kelly speaks
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King on Tuesday, R. Kelly addressed his current relationship with two young women who live with him at his home in Chicago, 23-year-old Joycelyn Savage and 21-year-old Azriel Clary. On Wednesday, Savage's family addressed the interview.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
Head of nation's second-largest school district resigns amid FBI probe
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
F-16 fighter jet intercepts plane in restricted airspace over Maryland
An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian plane that had entered restricted airspace over Hagerstown, Maryland, on Saturday, military officials said.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
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How growing inequality is worsening Social Security's financial crunch
Faster income growth for top U.S. earners has eroded Social Security's tax base, fueling calls to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Alligator Alcatraz" shutting down permanently, sources tell CBS News Miami
Closing Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" has been the subject of speculation for the past two months.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Matt Dunlap wins primary in Maine's battleground 2nd District
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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Danny McBride on masculinity, new book
Actor and comedian Danny McBride talks about his new book, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men," which is a short story collection that dives into modern masculinity. McBride, known for playing over confident characters, says he wanted to make the book an extension of what he's delivered on TV.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Manet and Morisot: Impressions of an artistic friendship
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with 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.
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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in disappearance of Etan Patz
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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From the archives: Alan Greenspan on systematic fear in the economy
Alan Greenspan, who worked with four presidents during his 18-year tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve, died Monday, June 22, 2026, at age 100. In this Oct. 20, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Greenspan talked with Anthony Mason about what he learned from overseeing the American economy during a period of sustained growth, prior to the 2008 collapse; how to measure irrational human behavior in predicting the market; and how America's economic system is built upon trust, saying, "You break trust down, and the system implodes." Mason also talked with Greenspan's wife, NBC journalist Andrea Mitchell, about her husband's obsession with writing.
Danny McBride on masculinity, new book
Actor and comedian Danny McBride talks about his new book, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men," which is a short story collection that dives into modern masculinity. McBride, known for playing over confident characters, says he wanted to make the book an extension of what he's delivered on TV.
Tips for high school graduates
Award-winning journalist Jodi Kantor gives tips to help high school graduates preparing to start college or enter the workforce launch their careers and navigate uncertain times.
Trump sounds off on alleged D.C. vandalism
President Trump said Monday on social media that alleged vandalism contributed to the Reflecting Pool's slew of issues, including algae buildup and peeling paint. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
FAA investigates close call at Boston airport
The FAA is investigating an apparent close call at Boston Logan Airport over the weekend. An American Airlines jet was cleared to take off on a runway crossing the one a Delta jet was about to land on. Kris Van Cleave has more.