Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
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What do opponents of same-sex marriage think about Supreme Court rulings?
Although 51 percent of Americans say same-sex marriage should be legal, 44 percent of those polled by CBS News and the New York Times are opposed
Supreme Court makes history with same-sex marriage rulings
In Wednesday's rulings, the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act and authorized resumption of same-sex marriage in California
DOMA plaintiff Edie Windsor on court decision: "Wow"
Edie Windsor, the plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the Defense of Marriage Act, spoke out about the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the law
Obama tweets on DOMA decision: Love is love
CBS News' Bill Plante reports on President Obama's reaction to the Supreme Court's striking down of the Defense of Marriage Act
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Two school administrators shot by student at Denver high school
Both victims were listed in serious condition, hospital officials told CBS News.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
The U.S. central bank eases up its efforts to curb inflation amid concerns about banking industry risks.
Appeals court orders Trump lawyer to comply with grand jury subpoena
Trump's legal team had appealed a lower court ruling that attorney-client privilege should not shield attorney from interview by special counsel investigators.
China's leader brings Putin support, but no public promise of weapons
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
6 killed after work zone car crash on Baltimore Beltway, police say
Investigators believe a second vehicle may have been involved in the crash.
Stephen Smith's death is being investigated as a homicide, officials confirm
The teenager's body was found on a rural road near the Murdaugh family's South Carolina estate in 2015.
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, what has changed in Iraq?
U.S. troops left in 2011 but returned as the country was gripped by sectarian bloodshed and the rise of ISIS, and Iraqis struggle to believe the nightmare is over.
Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Prince William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
His trip was kept under wraps until he arrived, and he plans to stay for two days.
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5 of the hottest electric cars rolling into dealerships in 2023
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case likely hinges on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, per legal experts.
Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump
DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."
SEC files crypto fraud charges against Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, others
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
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5 of the hottest electric cars rolling into dealerships in 2023
Sales of electric vehicles doubled in 2022, and a host of new models are hitting the showroom floor.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case likely hinges on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, per legal experts.
SEC files crypto fraud charges against Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, others
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and celebrity backers of his crypto asset companies Tronix and BitTorrent.
Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Powell says
Fed Chair slams the executives who were leading the regional bank when it collapsed, while insisting it was a one-off event.
Federal Reserve hikes its key interest rate a quarter point
The U.S. central bank eases up its efforts to curb inflation amid concerns about banking industry risks.
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Arkansas bans transgender people from using school bathrooms that match gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump
DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."
Silicon Valley Bank leaders "failed badly," Fed Chair Powell says
Fed Chair slams the executives who were leading the regional bank when it collapsed, while insisting it was a one-off event.
Fox News lawyers: Execs not directly involved in post-election broadcasts
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News and its parent company for defamation connected to coverage of Trump's baseless 2020 election claims.
Jack Daniel's and poop-themed dog toy meet in Supreme Court trademark clash
Jack Daniel's argues VIP Products infringed on its trademarks and trade dress with its "Bad Spaniel" dog toy line.
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U.S. facing increasing drug shortages
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has determined that drug shortages in the U.S. have reached a point that it is now a national security risk.
Drug shortages are surging, ranging from IV saline to antibiotics
Almost 300 drugs had an active shortage in 2022, a Congressional report finds. The issue poses a national security risk.
"Facing Fertility" Part 3: Menopause
For the third and final installment of our "Facing Fertility" series, we focus on menopause, the end of fertility for women. Now more than ever before, women are coming forward to talk about it. Nikki Battiste reports.
Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
The reality of freezing eggs to preserve fertility
As more Americans are freezing their eggs, Nikki Battiste takes a closer look at the process for the series "Facing Fertility."
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Finland offering free trips after being named world's happiest country
Finland is offering free trips to 10 people, who will take a four-day "Masterclass of Happiness."
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill "discriminatory"
In the version approved by lawmakers, the offense of "aggravated homosexuality" now carries the death penalty.
Prince William makes surprise visit to troops in Poland
His trip was kept under wraps until he arrived, and he plans to stay for two days.
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, what has changed in Iraq?
U.S. troops left in 2011 but returned as the country was gripped by sectarian bloodshed and the rise of ISIS, and Iraqis struggle to believe the nightmare is over.
Protest chaos as economic crisis leaves Lebanese "struggling to survive"
"If our demands are not met, we will go back to the streets and escalate," one retired military general and protest leader told CBS News.
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"Winnie the Pooh" slasher film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas
The film being pulled has prompted concern on social media over the territory's shrinking freedoms.
Melanie Lynskey on her leading role
Melanie Lynskey sat down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her career and her upcoming leading role in "Yellowjackets" Season 2. Christina Ruffini reports.
Scott Adkins on "John Wick: Chapter 4"
Martial artist and actor Scott Adkins joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role in the new film "John Wick: Chapter 4." Adkins plays Killa. He discusses wearing a fat suit for the role, a special gift he received from Keanu Reeves, and his extensive martial arts background.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine reportedly injured in beating in Florida LA Fitness
The rapper, is said to have been hospitalized. He suffered facial cuts, his attorney, Lance Lazzaro, told TMZ.
Biden awards National Medal of Arts
President Biden on Tuesday awarded several artists the National Medal of Arts. Recipients included Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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TikTok CEO to testify before Congress
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before lawmakers for the first time on Thursday as concerns about the social media app's security rise. Zeve Sanderson, the executive director of NYU's Center for Social Media and Politics, joins CBS News to discuss the latest on TikTok.
Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Google blocks Chinese retailer from Play store after malware found
Suspension of Pinduoduo comes amid U.S. concerns that Chinese-owned apps like TikTok pose national security threat.
As senators threaten a ban, what will happen to TikTok?
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
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Scientists use Beethoven's hair to study his DNA and health
Beethoven wanted his hearing loss to be explained to the public after his death. Nearly two centuries later, researches were able to uncover secrets about his health – and family tree.
U.N. warns we must act on climate change
The world must take action to "defuse the climate time bomb," the United Nations secretary-general said as the U.N. released its latest report. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson discusses the warning with Mark Hertsgaard, co-founder and executive director of Covering Climate Now.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
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U.S. Army soldier charged with "peeping tom" felonies
Andrew Gomez is accused of filming sexual encounters with a woman and posting the videos on OnlyFans site without her knowledge, said the Cumberland County Sheriff's office.
Video shows bouncers stop armed man from entering strip club
Video shows security guards holding down the armed man and potentially saving "dozens of lives."
2 faculty members shot at Denver high school
A student shot and wounded two faculty members Wednesday morning at Denver's East High School, officials said. Police are trying to track down the suspect. Errol Barnett has more.
Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell case: A timeline of events
Charged with the murders of Vallow's kids — JJ Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 16 — the married couple also faces other charges related to the mysterious deaths of their former spouses.
Husband loading pistol fatally shoots wife in head in New York
The wife was in another room when the bullet went through a wall and killed her, the Saratoga Sheriff's Office said.
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Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
Mystery solved after strange streaks of light seen in California sky
The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
NASA's Magellan spacecraft collected images of the planet's surface between 1990 and 1992, and researchers recently searched that data to study the possible activity of the volcanoes in the terrain.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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Michelle Renee case evidence: Kidnapped and threatened with dynamite
A look into the evidence from the 2000 hostage situation and bank robbery that changed a mother and daughter's lives.
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Railway CEO grilled by senators
The head of Norfolk Southern, the railroad company behind that toxic derailment in Ohio, faced questions from lawmakers for the second time Wednesday. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson hears from CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi, who reports from East Palestine, Ohio.
6 killed in Baltimore Beltway crash
A crash on the Baltimore Beltway left six people dead. Police say a car crashed through a construction sight, running over several workers.
U.S. facing increasing drug shortages
The Senate Homeland Security Committee has determined that drug shortages in the U.S. have reached a point that it is now a national security risk.
Norfolks Southern CEO appears before Congress
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee, his second appearance before Congress since a toxic train derailment in Ohio last month. Roxana Saberi has more.
Stephen Smith's death investigated as homicide
The death of Stephen Smith, a teenager who died in 2015, is being investigated as a homicide. His death was initially ruled an unintentional hit-and-run, and whole no suspect was ever named, rumors often connected a member of the Murdaugh family to the death. Nikki Battiste reports.