Trump Jr. mocks Kavanaugh accuser over "selective fear of flying"
Psychologists say fear of flying is often selective, and intensified by emotional stress
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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."
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.
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
Chessy Prout and her mother became advocates for survivors after Chessy was assaulted at a prestigious New Hampshire prep school
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
Supreme Court nominations: Where partisan standoffs began
For most of U.S. history, senators deferred to the president in the process, but that changed in 1987
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
In Kavanaugh hearing, echoes of Anita Hill
Christine Blasey Ford's testimony recalls that of Anita Hill, who spoke to 60 Minutes months after her own very public hearing
Sen. Durbin: "Politics" partly behind prosecutor pick for Kavanaugh hearing
Senator says it's "naive" to believe that "politics are not part of the equation" after a sex-crimes prosecutor was tapped to question Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser
"No one should underestimate" Christine Blasey Ford, says longtime friend
"There's no question about his identity," says Samantha Guerry ahead of Ford's and Brett Kavanaugh's highly anticipated hearing
Trump on being accused of sexual misconduct
Questions about Thursday's Brett Kavanaugh hearing dominated the news conference President Trump held after wrapping up meetings at the United Nations General Assembly. The president insisted the allegations against Kavanaugh are political, but also said he'll be watching Christine Blasey Ford's testimony. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Trump threatens Oman, Iran war in stalemate as 60-day talks window ends
The 60-day deadline for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expiring, with no agreement in sight.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the sci-fi series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
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Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
Former Hurricane Lala drenches Hawaii, flash floods sweep away Big Island homes
Lala was weakening but still packing a punch as it moved away from the islands, forecasters said.
School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
Stellantis recalls nearly 850,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
House Ethics investigating Rep. Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office
President Trump praised lifeguard Ryder Williams for his bravery, saying his rescue of a 10-year-old boy in treacherous waters was "incredible."
Has your license plate been tracked by Flock? Here's how to check.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
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Stellantis recalls nearly 850,000 vehicles over rearview camera issue
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
Has your license plate been tracked by Flock? Here's how to check.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Trump family crypto firm granted conditional approval to establish a bank
The plan has sparked criticism from Democrats, who argue that granting bank status to a business affiliated with the Trump family poses a conflict of interest.
CBS News poll on whether Democrats split over socialism
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
Hormuz chaos highlights risks for other global trade chokepoints
The war in Iran has underscored how disruptions to a key shipping route thousands of miles away can have a material impact on American consumers.
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House Ethics investigating Rep. Gomez for alleged sexual misconduct
The allegations include "engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer," according to the committee.
Trump welcomes 16-year-old lifeguard and boy he rescued to the Oval Office
President Trump praised lifeguard Ryder Williams for his bravery, saying his rescue of a 10-year-old boy in treacherous waters was "incredible."
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Hegseth to go to Iowa today to campaign for GOP candidates, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was scheduled to head to Iowa on Monday to give remarks, speak to veterans and campaign, sources told CBS News.
Ex-prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination
Sunita Doddamani argues that she was terminated as an assistant U.S. attorney because she prosecuted activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic.
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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Senior Israeli official calls for killing of "30 to 40" Gazans every night
Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for nightly "targeted assassinations" in Gaza: "They're not even people."
CENTCOM commander tries to ease concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have disputed concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
BBC asks court to subpoena Trump family members for defamation defense
After failing to deliver subpoenas itself, the BBC has asked a Florida court to compel three of President Trump's family members to testify over the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Thousands waiting for help as Indonesia earthquake death toll nears 70
Thousands of people are still waiting for aid on Indonesia's Flores island days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 68 people.
U.K. prime minister messages with impersonator of top Trump staffer
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messaged with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
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Extended interview: Becky G
Becky G speaks with Gayle King about the latest developments in her career, her new music, the intersection of advocacy and art in her latest videos and more.
Opening statements in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The trial has begun for the man accused of ordering the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Hayden Panettiere remembered by co-stars and friends after her death
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Jon Batiste on creating his 3 new albums
Jon Batiste speaks with "CBS Mornings" about his three new albums, which were inspired by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Thelonious Monk, and explains how he crafted each one in a single day. The Grammy winner also gives an update on his wife, who is battling cancer.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in "Remember the Titans" and "Heroes," has died at 36, her publicist confirmed. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
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How this school uses AI instead of teachers
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
States crack down on misleading home listings
More home listings are using AI to add furniture, repaint walls, spruce up landscaping and even add windows. But when does virtual staging cross the line into deception or even fraud? CBS News' Evyn Moon explores.
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.
The iNaturalist app – Mixing science with fun
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species. (Originally broadcast March 22, 2026.)
The silent spy game orbiting above Earth's skies
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis traveled to Vantor, a Colorado-based satellite technology company.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Protests over Flock camera use in communities
More Americans are pushing back against police use of Flock surveillance cameras. Part of the concern comes from reports of officers misusing the cameras to stalk civilians, including ex-wives and girlfriends. CBS News' Anna Schecter interviewed Flock CEO Garrett Langley last week and has more.
Luigi Mangione's New York trial delayed
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in "act of revenge," prosecutor tells jury
The long-unsolved drive-by shooting gripped the hip-hop community, partly because no one was charged until Duane "Keffe D" Davis was indicted in 2023.
Lindsay Clancy's mother takes the stand
Paula Musgrove, Lindsay Clancy's mother, gave emotional testimony in her daughter's murder trial on Monday, where she said Clancy was a dedicated, loving mom.
Lindsay Clancy's sister takes stand in trial
Lindsay Clancy's sister, Allison Ozga, took the stand in Clancy's murder trial on Monday to share what her sister's mental health was like before allegedly killing her three children.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Trump reducing military exercises with S. Korea
President Trump announced over the weekend that he's ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, saying that the country recently declined to join U.S. efforts to denuclearize Iran. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Latest on Iran war 60 days after MOU
It has been 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that was meant to be the first step in a wider peace process, but in those 60 days negotiators have made virtually no progress on a permanent end to the war. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, Aaron MacLean and Nancy Cordes have the latest on the war.
Extended interview: Becky G
Becky G speaks with Gayle King about the latest developments in her career, her new music, the intersection of advocacy and art in her latest videos and more.
How this school uses AI instead of teachers
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
Protests over Flock camera use in communities
More Americans are pushing back against police use of Flock surveillance cameras. Part of the concern comes from reports of officers misusing the cameras to stalk civilians, including ex-wives and girlfriends. CBS News' Anna Schecter interviewed Flock CEO Garrett Langley last week and has more.