Feinstein says she and her staff did not leak Ford's story
The Intercept Washington bureau chief Ryan Grim tweeted: "Feinstein's staff did not leak the letter to The Intercept"
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Kavanaugh on FBI investigation
Three women accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct have asked for an FBI investigation. During testimony Thursday, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., asked Kavanaugh whether he wants an FBI investigation to clear his name.
Blasey Ford: "Absolutely not" mistaken identity
Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school, testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked Ford, "How are you so sure that it was [Kavanaugh]?"
Blasey Ford coping with "PTSD-like symptoms"
Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school, testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked Ford about the impact the incident had on her life.
Senator cornered ahead of Kavanaugh hearing
A photo from the CBS News Capitol Hill team shows Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein cornering Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a swing vote who could upend Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Murkowski is one of at least four undecided Republican senators, along with Susan Collins, Jeff Flake and Bob Corker. If two of them vote "no," Kavanaugh's path to a confirmation is nearly impossible.
Kavanaugh, accuser set for dramatic showdown but some Dems balk
Both slated to testify before Senate panel Monday, though some Democrats charge GOP is rushing the process
Trump on Hurricane Maria death toll
President Trump tweeted Thursday that the death toll provided by the Puerto Rican government from Hurricane Maria isn't accurate, saying Democrats made the number up to make him look bad. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN to discuss the latest details.
Feinstein refers Kavanaugh matter to federal authorities
The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on Kavanaugh's nomination to be the next Supreme Court justice on Sept. 20
Brett Kavanaugh avoids shaking hands with Parkland victim's father
Supreme Court nominee avoided a handshake from a father who lost his child in the Parkland shooting masscre
Memo shows Kavanaugh resisted indicting a sitting president
Newly released documents from Kavanaugh's time on the Kenneth Starr team investigating Bill Clinton reveal his resistance to issuing an indictment of a sitting president
Calif. primary results
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom captured 34 percent of the vote in California's "jungle primary," and will advance to the general election for governor. Melissa Caen, KPIX political reporter, tells CBSN that Newsom is in new territory -- he's not used to running in competitive races like this one.
Neo-Nazi Senate candidate kicked out of state GOP convention
Patrick Little is running against Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and his campaign website advocates for "limiting representation of Jews in the government"
Feinstein says Gina Haspel's role in torture program "not necessarily appropriate" for CIA top spot
"I know that she is talented but I also know that she was fully supportive of the program that many of us are very critical of," said Feinstein of Haspel
Transcript: Sen. Dianne Feinstein on "Face the Nation"
She discusses North Korea following the country's announcement that it is suspending nuclear and missile tests, and other topics
Billionaire Tom Steyer backs Dianne Feinstein challenger
Steyer endorsed state Sen. Kevin de Leon on Wednesday in his uphill challenge to Feinstein
AP: Roger Stone says he's willing to provide documents to Senate Judiciary Committee
According to a letter obtained by the AP, Stone says he's "happy to co-operate with the committee"
Political world reacts to sudden ousting of Rex Tillerson
Republicans and Democrats differed in their responses to the president's latest staff change
Trump sides with Democrats during meeting with lawmakers on guns
Mr. Trump said he believes police should have taken away Parkland suspect Nikolas Cruz's gun "whether they had the right to or not"
Feinstein loses support of California Democratic party
Party activists were more eager to back her primary challenger, state Senate leader Kevin de Leon
December 2: Geithner, Graham, Feinstein, Rogers
The fiscal cliff with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. Plus, the latest on Libya and insight into Congressional negotiations with Senators Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Rep. Mike Rogers. Then, Mark Zandi, Maya MacGuineas Rana Foroohar, and John Dickerson on the fiscal cliff.
Immigration reform, Syria, the NSA and more with Senators Dianne Feinstein, Bob Corker and Jeff Sessions
Immigration reform, Syria, the NSA and more with Senators Dianne Feinstein, Bob Corker and Jeff Sessions, plus a panel featuring Bobby Ghosh, Susan Page, Gerald Seib and John Dickerson.
Key GOP senator wants to discuss gun legislation following Fla. shooting
Sen. Chuck Grassley says he plans to sit down with Sens. Dianne Feinstein and John Cornyn to discuss "what sort of agreement we can reach on legislation"
House to vote on Senate bill preventing sexual abuse of young athletes
The vote comes on the heels of the sentencing of former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar
Sunday: Ryan, Mulvaney, Feinstein
Tune into “Face the Nation” this Sunday for the latest on the government shutdown, immigration talks, the Trump-Russia investigation and more
Trump blasts "Sneaky Dianne Feinstein," says release of testimony was "possibly illegal"
Feinstein defied Republicans and released testimony Tuesday from an interview with the co-founder of Fusion GPS, the firm that commissioned the Trump-Russia dossier
Trump says he will impose tariffs on countries that oppose Greenland plan
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Hundreds of soldiers on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid protests
About 1,500 active-duty soldiers are on standby in Alaska for possible deployment to Minneapolis, a U.S. defense official told CBS News Saturday.
Israel objects to U.S. announcement on Gaza reconstruction committee
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."
Iran's Khamenei says Trump is "guilty for the casualties" in protests
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
U.S. strike kills Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush in Syria
U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, conducted the strike on Jan. 16, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, authorities said.
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.
L.A. County DA says employee was "wrongfully detained" by ICE
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Will a woman's final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?
Bruno Rocuba claims a freak accident while handling his gun caused the death of his wife, Melissa Rocuba. He was not arrested or charged with any crime. Years later, investigators uncover disturbing new evidence that challenges what really happened that night in their Pennsylvania bedroom.
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Will a woman's final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?
Bruno Rocuba claims a freak accident while handling his gun caused the death of his wife, Melissa Rocuba. He was not arrested or charged with any crime. Years later, investigators uncover disturbing new evidence that challenges what really happened that night in their Pennsylvania bedroom.
Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
WestJet reverses course on tighter seat layout plan following criticism
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
U.S. strike kills Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush in Syria
U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, conducted the strike on Jan. 16, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, authorities said.
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Man on FBI's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list to be extradited from Mexico, sources say
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
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Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed
As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest rates — but there are a few political roadblocks in the way.
Education Department delays wage garnishment plan for defaulted student loans
The Trump administration is delaying its plans to withhold pay from student loan borrowers who default on their payments, backing off a measure that threatened to deliver a financial blow to millions of Americans.
Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. What will it mean for gas prices?
The Trump administration says it has completed the first sale of Venezuelan oil to the U.S. Will it mean lower prices at the pump?
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
Weight loss drugs could save airlines money on fuel as Americans shed pounds
As obesity rates among Americans drop and weight loss drugs lead to a slimmer society, airlines could save on fuel costs, according to a recent analysis.
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L.A. County DA Hochman says employee was "wrongfully detained" by ICE
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 1st female governor
Gov. Abigail Spanberger will be referred to with traditional formality: "Madam Governor" or, as some officials phrase it, "her excellency."
Trump says he will impose tariffs on countries that oppose Greenland plan
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
Lawmakers says Greenland should be viewed as U.S. ally, "not as an asset"
A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.
Iran's Khamenei says Trump is "guilty for the casualties" in protests
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
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Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
ACA enrollment ends today in most states, as tax credit fix stalls
Some Americans are dropping their Affordable Care Act health plans after tax subsidies lapsed and their premiums spiked.
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U.S. strike kills Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ambush in Syria
U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, conducted the strike on Jan. 16, killing Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, authorities said.
Man takes historic ski down Mount Everest's North Face
Elite mountaineer Jim Morrison, fueled by a promise he made to his deceased partner, ascended and then skied down Mount Everest's treacherous North Face.
Trump announces U.S. delegation to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
Israel objects to U.S. announcement on Gaza reconstruction committee
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement that the Gaza executive committee was "not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy."
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Man on FBI's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list to be extradited from Mexico, sources say
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
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Whitney performs "Dandelions"
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Dandelions."
Whitney performs "Won't You Speak Your Mind"
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Won't You Speak Your Mind."
Whitney performs "Back to the Wind"
Whitney formed in Chicago more than a decade ago, gaining popularity for their blend of classic indie and '70s soft rock. Their latest album, "Small Talk," draws on that throwback sound with a modern twist. Here's Whitney performing "Back to the Wind."
Roger Federer celebrates career at Australian Open kick-off
Federer played exhibition doubles matches with past champions Andre Agassi and Ash Barty.
Alicia Keys on "Hell's Kitchen" success
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Alicia Keys reflects on "Hell's Kitchen's" Broadway run ending after nearly two years of sold-out performances. The musical is inspired by Keys' own experiences and will continue its national tour. She speaks about the decision for it to leave Broadway and how she has found a healthy relationship with success.
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Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
OpenAI to start testing ads on ChatGPT in the coming weeks
The ads will appear at the bottom of the chat window on the free and low-subscription versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI said Friday in a blog post.
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.
Mother of Musk child sues over deepfake images
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit from Ashley St. Clair, with whom he shares a child, over deepfakes of her undressed made by his AI chatbot Grok. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Verizon offers customers $20 credit for widespread outage
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
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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.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
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Will a woman's final moments, caught on tape, help prove she was murdered?
Bruno Rocuba claims a freak accident while handling his gun caused the death of his wife, Melissa Rocuba. He was not arrested or charged with any crime. Years later, investigators uncover disturbing new evidence that challenges what really happened that night in their Pennsylvania bedroom.
Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
Couple probed for child abuse had more surrogate babies
This past July, police in California raided the home of Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang over allegations of possible child abuse. The couple's 21 children, mostly surrogate-born, were taken into state custody as an investigation began. In the months since their arrest and release, the couple has had at least five more surrogate-born babies. The couple is now fighting for custody of all of their children and is suing some of their surrogates in the process. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Robinson attorneys trying to disqualify prosecutor
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are trying to disqualify one of the prosecutors on the case. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
ICE holding about 73,000 people, data shows
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding about 73,000 people facing deportation, a new record high, according to data. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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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.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
Countdown to new lunar mission
NASA says it could be just weeks away from launching astronauts on a flight around the moon for the first time in more than half a century. Final preparations are underway at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the Artemis II moon rocket is expected to roll out to the launch pad on Saturday.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
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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.
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Therapy dog helps ease anxiety at the dentist
For many, a trip to the dentist can be nerve-wracking. This California doctor found a solution with four legs and a tail. Itay Hod has the story.
WestJet ends plan to add more seats to its planes
WestJet reversed its plan to add extra seats to its planes after the idea didn't fly with many passengers. Ali Bauman has the story.
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.
Iran blames U.S. for protests, Trump punches back
Iran's supreme leader blamed the U.S. for the protests against his regime that resulted in a violent crackdown. Willie James Inman has President Trump's response.
Trump implements new tariffs over Greenland plan
President Trump announced Saturday that he would institute 10% tariffs on eight European countries who oppose his plan to put Greenland under U.S. control. The announcement came after a bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers flew to Denmark to express support for keeping Greenland under Danish control. Ramy Inocencio has more.