Coach accused of assaulting French judo star is acquitted
French politicians and athletes have expressed outrage over the acquittal of a judo coach accused of domestic violence against judo champion Margaux Pinot.
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U.S. COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000 as millions celebrate Memorial Day; Teacher infected with coronavirus continues her remote class.
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17 killed in Florida school shooting; Fla. sheriff describes school shooting as "unbelievably catastrophic day."
Charlottesville organizers may have misled police
A civil trial for the organizers behind the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, is in its fourth week. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss more.
Military failing to comply with law in sex assault cases: Report
Nearly a decade after Congress mandated the use of investigators and prosecutors who are specifically trained to handle sexual assault and domestic violence cases, a draft of a new Pentagon report obtained by CBS News reveals the military is failing to comply with federal law that requires it to give survivors support.
Domestic abuse calls rise
The restrictions intended to stop the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak may have made violence in homes more frequent, more dangerous and even deadly. Mireya Villarreal reports.
University of Delaware student arrested for kidnap, assault
Brandon Freyre was kicked out of his fraternity and has been "officially separated" from the university for his attack of the unnamed student.
Tyga arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles
Police said the 31-year-old rapper, whose real name is Michael Stevenson, turned himself in at the LAPD's Hollywood station.
Petito case highlights abusive relationships
Gabby Petito's disappearance and death have sparked conversation about domestic violence and abuse in relationships. Dr. Daniel Bober, a psychiatrist, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about his takeaways from the events of the Petito case, how social media plays a role in abusive relationships and what warning signs to look for.
Murdered Indigenous women cases lack attention
According to the Department of Justice, studies indicate the murder rate for Indigenous women is ten times higher than the national average. Still, the cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women rarely garner attention across the U.S. Connie Walker, investigative journalist and host of the podcast “Stolen: The Search for Jermain,” joined CBSN to discuss the ongoing crisis.
Anti-domestic violence advocate on Petito case
The Gabby Petito case has put a new focus on the problem of domestic violence in the U.S. The CDC says 1 in 4 women have experienced some type of violence at the hands of their partner. Kiersten Stewart from the nonprofit group Futures Without Violence joins CBSN AM's Laura Podesta to discuss this issue.
Search intensifies for Brian Laundrie
Authorities brought in dive teams to comb through a dense swamp preserve in Florida as they searched for Brian Laundrie. The remains of his fiancé, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, were recovered in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming earlier this week. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on the search efforts. Then, Alfredo Garcia, a former assistant state attorney in Florida and professor at St. Thomas University College of Law, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his legal analysis of this case.
Dive team joins search for Gabby Petito's fiancé
The search for Gabby Petito's fiancé Brian Laundrie remains focused on a Florida nature preserve. Petito's disappearance and death have raised questions about other missing person cases. Jericka Duncan reports.
Air Force orders probe into domestic violence cases after CBS News reports
Roughly 100,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported to the military since 2015, a CBS News investigation found.
Air Force failed to address domestic violence, survivor says
Emily Brearley says the military didn't keep her safe — they promoted her partner instead.
Military's domestic violence crisis compounded after 20 years of war
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
Transgender Puerto Ricans say police dismiss hate crimes
When asked about whether officers have sexually assaulted trans people, Lieutenant Aimée Alvarado, director of the crimes against women and domestic violence unit at the Puerto Rico Police Department, told CBS News that “it could have happened.”
NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on domestic violence charge
Sherman, 33, was booked in a Seattle jail and is suspected of crashing his vehicle earlier in the night.
Atlanta Braves' Ozuna arrested on domestic violence charges
Ozuna was charged with aggravated assault by strangulation and battery.
Police ID birthday party shooting victims
Police in Colorado Springs on Tuesday identified the six victims of a shooting that took place during a birthday party over the weekend. Police also identified the suspected shooter, who took his own life. Watch the press conference here.
Rihanna slams Snapchat
The superstar performer criticized the social media company after an advertisement on the app appeared to mock when her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown assaulted her.
Trump breaks silence on domestic abuse
President Trump publicly condemned domestic violence one week after staff secretary Rob Porter resigned amid spousal abuse allegations. The president made eight different public appearances before he addressed the issue Wednesday. Major Garrett reports.
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Trump on domestic violence
President Trump broke his silence on domestic violence today, a week after a top White House aide accused of spousal abuse was forced to resign. The president's chief of staff is also under pressure to explain what he knew and when. Chip Reid reports.
Trump "totally opposed to domestic violence"
President Trump made his first public condemnation of domestic violence since staff secretary Rob Porter's resignation last week.
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Israel targets more Iran leaders as allies reject Trump's calls for help
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Crowded primary races for U.S. Senate in Illinois come down to the wire
It's a heated and crowded race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, so Illinois voters are witnessing a generational shift in Senate leadership in Tuesday's primary elections.
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Live Updates: 2026 Illinois primary elections results as polls close
The Illinois primary election for 2026 is today, March 17, with races for governor, U.S. Senate and U.S. House up for grabs. Get live updates and results from the polls.
Senate votes to begin marathon debate over SAVE America Act
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Cleveland
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.
Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
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Arizona alleges Kalshi engaged in illegal gambling, election wagering
The complaint includes 20 separate counts against Kalshi, claiming the company accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law.
Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure
Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.
Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.
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Using AI for financial advice? Here's what to watch out for.
AI and other technologies can help you manage your financial life. But don't rely exclusively on such tools for money matters.
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
"If the price of oil goes up, the price of everything goes up," said former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America's operations
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
DHS keeps paying Coast Guard personnel despite partial government shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security is using discretionary funding to continue paying active-duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel during the department's ongoing shutdown, even as civilian employees remain unpaid.
Crowded primary races for U.S. Senate in Illinois come down to the wire
It's a heated and crowded race for the U.S. Senate seat that Dick Durbin has held for nearly 30 years, so Illinois voters are witnessing a generational shift in Senate leadership in Tuesday's primary elections.
Army general left classified maps of Ukraine war on train, watchdog finds
The Defense Department inspector general found Major General Antonio Aguto in separate incidents improperly handled classified documents and engaged in the "overindulgence of alcohol."
Chief Justice: Personal attacks on judges are "dangerous and it's got to stop"
President Trump has slammed the Supreme Court justices who voted to strike down most of his tariffs, claiming they "openly disrespect the Presidents who nominate them."
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Why the death of Iran's top security official is significant
Ali Larijani was among the most senior leaders of the regime still alive in Iran after top leaders were killed at the start of the war.
Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor embraced by Obama dies at 88
Shigeaki Mori was 8 years old when he survived the Aug. 6, 1945 U.S. attack, only one and a half miles away from the blast.
EU rejects Trump's calls for deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Despite Trump's repeated calls, the EU foreign policy chief says "nobody is ready to put their people in harm's way in the Strait of Hormuz."
Top Trump counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Melissa Etheridge opens up about new music
Melissa Etheridge speaks with "CBS Mornings" about releasing her 17th studio album "Rise" later this month, writing about the loss of her son and grief.
Woman on viral Coldplay "kiss cam" speaks out
Kristin Cabot, the woman from the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video, spoke in an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey about the backlash she received from that moment and how it differed from comments made about her boss Andy Byron, the CEO of their company.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down ahead of Trump-backed renovation project
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
Stars walk Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet
Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and other celebrities appeared on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair party after the awards show. See some of the red carpet looks.
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Landmark social media trial continues
A verdict could come as soon as Tuesday in the landmark trial against Meta and Google for allegedly fueling social media addictions. CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
U.S. hospitals, insurers turn to AI for claims
A constant battle in the U.S. health care system is the fight between insurers and providers over the cost of medical procedures and who foots the bill. Both sides are turning to artificial intelligence to make their case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains.
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.
Solar farm development faces pushback
A community in Alabama is pushing back against a solar farm that would power an artificial intelligence data center in the state. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.
Jury deliberates in social media trial
Jury deliberations are underway in a landmark social media trial about addiction claims. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Nancy Guthrie investigation "becomes much harder" as time goes on, expert says
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Kouri Richins found guilty on all charges
Kouri Richins, the Utah mom accused of killing her husband and later writing a children's book about grief, was found guilty on all charges Monday, including aggravated murder. Her sentencing is now set for May and she faces the possibility of life in prison.
Accused Latin American drug lord arrives in U.S. after years on the run
Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was captured in Bolivia last week and transferred to U.S. custody.
Alleged pipe bomber argues charges should be tossed under Jan. 6 pardons
A man who was accused of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC on the eve of the Jan. 6 attack is arguing he is covered by President Trump's sweeping pardons of alleged Jan. 6 rioters.
Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband
A jury on Monday found Kouri Richins, a Utah mom who wrote about grief, guilty of murder in the fatal poisoning of her husband. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
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Meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
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3/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Top U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns over Iran war; senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani killed in airstrike.
The fight to allow happy hour at senior facility
A senior living facility in Minnesota was recently told they'd need a liquor license for any gathering involving alcoholic beverages. That didn't sit well with many of the residents, who are now fighting to legalize the right to happy hour. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Meteor streaks across sky over multiple states
An asteroid weighing about 7 tons and traveling at 45,000 miles per hour zoomed over multiple states and lit up the sky, causing a loud boom that some residents mistook for an explosion. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cuba in crisis as Trump mulls takeover
Cuba has been facing more blackouts and protests since the U.S. cut off its access to Venezuelan oil. Juan Palop reports from Havana.
Where the Nancy Guthrie investigation stands
Nearly 50 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the suspected abduction remains unsolved. CBS has learned investigators have recovered additional images from Guthrie's surveillance cameras. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.