Woman who confronted senator over Kavanaugh: We "connected"
Sexual assault survivor Ana Maria Archila talks about her interaction with the senator, and a lawmaker's responsibility
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Record calls for Nat'l Sexual Assault Hotline
The contentious Supreme Court hearing featuring Christine Blasey Ford overwhelmed the National Sexual Assault Hotline. It fielded more than 3,000 calls Friday, a 738 percent increase. It was the busiest day in the hotline's history. Survivors are not only seeking help. They're also speaking with a collective fury that's rarely been seen before. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Questions over Kavanaugh drinking testimony
The FBI is now investigating the sexual misconduct claims against Judge Brett Kavanaugh that have stalled his Supreme Court nomination and divided American voters. The outside counsel hired to question accuser Christine Blasey Ford tells Republicans on the Judiciary Committee that "a he said, she said case" is difficult to prove, but "this case is even weaker than that." Major Garrett reports.
Brett Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez interviewed by FBI
The FBI interviewed Ramirez on Sunday as they reopen Kavanaugh's background investigation file
Commentary: Kavanaugh's confirmation process is not supposed to work this way
If we're going confirm or reject judges over feelings instead of their records, then the point of the courts is lost already
Senate candidate Mike Braun says Christine Blasey Ford's testimony "sketchier" than Kavanaugh's
He also told CBS News, however, that he believed both Ford and Kavanaugh, and her testimony didn't "diminish…her point of view"
Christine Blasey Ford hasn't heard from FBI, lawyer says
Neither Ford nor her legal team has heard from the FBI despite multiple attempts to speak with investigators since Friday, an attorney said
The compromise on Kavanaugh's confirmation
Sen. Jeff Flake explains why he insisted on a week-long FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh. 60 Minutes spoke with Flake and other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee about the drama on Capitol Hill last week
Jeff Flake & Chris Coons: compromising on Kavanaugh
After delaying the Kavanaugh vote, the senators talked to 60 Minutes about give-and-take in politics: "Our nation can't survive if it doesn't exist"
Jeff Flake: No re-election made compromise possible
The senator tells 60 Minutes there was "not a chance" he could have come to Kavanaugh agreement if he had to worry about running again
FBI launches Kavanaugh investigation
The FBI has began investigating sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Also within the past week, the House of Representatives has passed a tax bill and Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she will consider running for president in 2020. Kevin Cirilli, chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest headlines in politics.
What do teens think of Kavanaugh allegations?
Christine Blasey Ford testified Thursday she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh? when they were both in high school. Kavanaugh strongly denied the claim. Much of Thursday's hearing focused on the time when they were teenagers. Adriana Diaz sat down with a panel of current, Chicago-area high school students to hear their thoughts not only on the allegations, but also the relevance of these hearings for young people today.
Trump on Flake request to delay Kavanaugh vote
President Trump said Friday he's open to whatever the Senate wants to do, after Sen. Jeff Flake called for a one-week delay in the floor vote on Brett Kavanaugh to allow for an FBI investigation. Watch the president's remarks.
Kavanaugh vote delayed
The White House Friday ordered an FBI investigation into allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Joining CBSN to discuss are CBSN political contributor, Democratic strategist, and founding partner at 270 Strategies, Lynda Tran; and CBSN political contributor, Boston Herald columnist, and politics editor at NHJournal.com, Michael Graham.
FBI Kavanaugh investigation
President Trump has ordered the FBI to briefly reopen its background check into Brett Kavanaugh in light of sexual assault and misconduct allegations. The Senate could vote on Kavanaugh's confirmation as early as next week. Errol Barnett reports.
What's next for Kavanaugh?
Former FBI agent Warren Flagg has worked at the FBI for 27 years old. He joins CBS Weekend News to discuss the agency's investigation into the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.
Cotton: Christine Blasey Ford "victimized by Democrats"
"The Democrats have disgraced this process and the United States Senate in the orchestrated smear campaign of character assassination," Cotton said
John Dickerson's Notebook: A week of anguish
John Dickerson reflects on a dramatic week in Washington and how the anguish could transform the future for the better
A nation is tasked: Whom to believe?
The truth, as told by Christine Blasey Ford or Brett Kavanaugh, is being judged by 100 senators - and all of us
Rebecca Traister on the power of women's (and men's) anger
The author of "Good and Mad" discusses why many women have been denied the use of their own righteous anger in self-defense
Flake, Coons on Kavanaugh's "angry" testimony on Capitol Hill
In an interview airing on Sunday's "60 Minutes," Flake and Coons discuss their pivotal roles in delaying a vote on Kavanaugh's nomination
Senate panel refers "apparent false statements" about Kavanaugh for criminal investigation
The "apparent false statements" were claims made to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, about Kavanaugh
How the FBI will investigate the Brett Kavanaugh allegations
The FBI has also reached to Deborah Ramirez, the second woman who accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault
Former FBI official sheds light on scope of bureau's Kavanaugh probe
Former assistant director of the FBI says the investigation into allegations against Brett Kavanaugh will be dictated by the White House
Pelosi calls Kavanaugh "hysterical," says he's unfit for Supreme Court
House Minority leader says "It's not time for a hysterical, biased person to go to the court"
Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran
President Trump said on Friday he did not like Iran's new proposal to end the war as the Strait of Hormuz standoff sends costs soaring around the world.
Starmer urges action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks
Keir Starmer said he would always defend the right to protest, but that there may be instances where some marches should be banned.
"This is it tonight": Spirit Airlines pilots sign off on final flights
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
Berkshire Hathaway has 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffett
The company's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.
Mexican governor accused by U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily steps down
The U.S. accuses Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya of working with cartels to distribute "massive quantities" of narcotics to the United States.
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
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"This is it tonight": Spirit Airlines pilots sign off on final flights
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Bard College president to retire after revelations of his ties to Epstein
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
After a fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
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Berkshire Hathaway has 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffett
The company's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments grew and most of its businesses improved.
Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed effort at government rescue deal
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Pickleball Inc. $225 million deal creates new home for sport
The deal merged Major League Pickleball and the Carvana PPA Tour, two of the nascent sport's most active entities, under one company, Pickleball Inc.
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Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable
Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."
What will a Spirit Airlines shutdown mean for travelers?
Have tickets to fly on Spirit? Here's what to know about refunds and alternative flights as the budget airline ceases operations.
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Tennessee, Alabama take steps to redraw House maps in wake of Supreme Court ruling
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
Trump tightens U.S. sanctions on Cuba, signaling a warning to the island, expert says
The new measures increase pressure on foreign financial institutions by threatening their access to U.S. markets if they continue to work with Cuban government entities.
Judge rebukes prosecutors in hearing for accused correspondents' dinner gunman
A federal judge scolded prosecutors for pushing to move forward with detention proceedings for accused correspondents' dinner gunman Cole Allen, even though Allen agreed to remain in custody.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Judge blocks Trump from ending deportation protections for Yemenis
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal protections for more than 2,800 Yemeni nationals.
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Football practice was leaving a teen fatigued. A rare cancer was to blame.
Cameron Rider's fatigue, body aches and fever were diagnosed as pneumonia, but he couldn't seem to get better.
Appeals court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone in U.S.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
FDA expands access to drug helping pancreatic cancer patients
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, 54, called daraxonrasib "a miracle drug" that was allowing him to live longer and with less pain.
Nebraska becomes first U.S. state to enact Medicaid work requirements
The "big beautiful bill" requires U.S. states to add work requirements to Medicaid by January 2027. Experts warn millions could lose health coverage.
Delays in visa program threaten placement of hundreds of doctors in underserved areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn't rapidly process their visa waiver applications, immigration attorneys say.
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Mexican governor accused by U.S. of drug trafficking temporarily steps down
The U.S. accuses Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya of working with cartels to distribute "massive quantities" of narcotics to the United States.
Starmer urges action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks
Keir Starmer said he would always defend the right to protest, but that there may be instances where some marches should be banned.
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Trump administration to cut 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.
Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan
Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of "tourist" in today's shrinking world.
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Andy Serkis on "Animal Farm"
Andy Serkis, the iconic voice of Gollum in "Lord of the Rings," speaks with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his latest project, an animated version of George Orwell's "Animal Farm."
Manish Malhotra on his design journey
Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra is no stranger to American red carpets, counting Beyoncé, the Kardashians and Rihanna as clients. Malhotra spoke with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his start as a Bollywood costume designer ahead of Monday's Met Gala.
Billie Marten performs "Feeling"
English singer-songwriter Billie Marten has been compared to legends like Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Nick Drake. Her latest album, "Dog Eared," has received widespread praise for its soothing yet evocative sound. Here's Billie Marten performing "Feeling."
Billie Marten performs "Crown"
English singer-songwriter Billie Marten has been compared to legends like Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Nick Drake. Her latest album, "Dog Eared," has received widespread praise for its soothing yet evocative sound. Here's Billie Marten performing "Crown."
Billie Marten performs "Leap Year"
English singer-songwriter Billie Marten has been compared to legends like Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Nick Drake. Her latest album, "Dog Eared," has received widespread praise for its soothing yet evocative sound. Here's Billie Marten performing "Leap Year."
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Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Elon Musk cross-examined in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk was cross-examined in his lawsuit against OpenAI on Thursday. In testimony on Wednesday, he said he was "a fool" for funding OpenAI. He is accusing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of betraying him and the public by abandoning its core mission as it transitioned from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. WIRED senior writer Maxwell Zeff joins CBS News to discuss.
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Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
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New video of correspondents' dinner suspect
New video shows the alleged White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter breaching event security after roaming the hotel hallways prior to the dinner.
Starmer urges action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks
Keir Starmer said he would always defend the right to protest, but that there may be instances where some marches should be banned.
3 months since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Friday marked exactly three months since Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. Briana Whitney, a breaking news reporter for the Crime Junkie podcast, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
WHCA scholarship recipients on shooting
For more than 100 years, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has celebrated the First Amendment and freedom of the press. The annual event is also a fundraiser for journalism scholarships. This year, the White House Correspondents' Association awarded $156,000 in grants to 30 college students. Two recipients, Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Madison Maynard, join "The Daily Report" to discuss the shooting.
New video in D.C. dinner shooting
Newly released video shows the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect and his movements ahead of the attack. Other video also shows a clearer image of the confrontation between law enforcement and the suspect. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
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Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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?
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Football error leads to life-saving diagnosis
Mike Toothaker, a stallion sales manager at Spendthrift Farms and part of the ownership team for top Kentucky Derby contender "Further Ado," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" how watching NFL placekicker Younghoe Koo whiff a field goal made him laugh so hard he seized, leading to a life-saving diagnosis.
The Dish: Chef Gregory Gourdet
Chef Gregory Gourdet is a three-time James Beard Award winner who changed the dining experiences at French luxury department store Printemps in New York City's Financial District. Gourdet sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his inspiration and culinary roots.
Duffy gives update on Spirit Airlines
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a news conference at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday morning after Spirit Airlines announced it would immediately cease operations.
Andy Serkis on "Animal Farm"
Andy Serkis, the iconic voice of Gollum in "Lord of the Rings," speaks with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his latest project, an animated version of George Orwell's "Animal Farm."
Manish Malhotra on his design journey
Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra is no stranger to American red carpets, counting Beyoncé, the Kardashians and Rihanna as clients. Malhotra spoke with "CBS Saturday Morning" about his start as a Bollywood costume designer ahead of Monday's Met Gala.