SBF's trial reaches closing arguments
Closing arguments were underway Wednesday in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in New York. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has been covering the trial and has the latest on Bankman-Fried's testimony.
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Jury deliberating in Bankman-Fried trial
Jury deliberations are set to begin in the New York trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The jury will have to consider if Bankman-Fried's statements on the stand contradict evidence presented by the prosecution. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest as attention turns to the jury.
Donald Trump Jr. testifies at fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr. was called to the stand in a New York courtroom Wednesday to testify in the civil fraud trial pitting his family and the Trump Organization against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Chief elections and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Washington, D.C.
What questions await Donald Trump Jr.?
Donald Trump Jr., the former president's eldest son, is the first of four Trumps scheduled to testify in a New York civil fraud trial. Joseph Tully, a criminal defense attorney, joins CBS News with how Trump Jr.'s testimony could play out in court.
Donald Trump Jr. to testify in fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr. is expected to take the stand Wednesday in the New York civil fraud trial pitting his family and namesake company against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The former president's eldest son is the first of four Trumps set to testify in the trial. Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump and their father Donald Trump are also expected to take the witness stand in the coming days. Seth Berenzweig, a defense and compliance attorney, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Sam Bankman-Fried cross-examined at his trial
FTX founder and former crypto-billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried was cross-examined by federal prosecutors Tuesday in his fraud and money laundering trial. CBS News' Errol Barnett, who was inside the courthouse, reports.
Sam Bankman-Fried back on witness stand
Sam Bankman-Fried was back on the witness stand at his trial Tuesday as prosecutors argued he moved to protect his assets while FTX, his cryptocurrency exchange company, tumbled. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports on Bankman-Fried's testimony.
Trump, 3 of his kids will testify in New York fraud trial in coming days
New York Attorney General Letitia James intends to call Trump and his children to testify beginning this week.
Trump, children to testify at fraud trial
Before the prosecution rests its fraud case in New York against Donald Trump, two of his children and The Trump Organization, it appears Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump will be questioned on the stand. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has the latest.
Why George Santos faces House expulsion vote
Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican, pleaded not guilty Friday to the latest federal charges against him. Santos is accused of stealing his campaign donors' identities and racking up thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on their credit cards. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on how Congress may react to Santos' legal woes.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand
Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand Thursday as he defends himself in a trial against seven charges. A number of Bankman-Fried's colleagues have testified against him in cooperation with prosecutors. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has a preview of Bankman-Fried's defense.
Michael Cohen's tense hours in court
Michael Cohen is confronting his ex-boss Donald Trump for the second time Wednesday as he resumes testimony in the former president's New York civil fraud trial. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has been in court as Trump's attorney grills Cohen.
Trump testifies in New York fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump briefly took the stand to testify in his civil fraud trial Wednesday after he made a comment earlier in the day about the judge's clerk. Trump was then fined another $10,000 for violating a gag order. Robert Costa has more.
Trump and Michael Cohen come face-to-face at New York fraud trial
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified that his ex-boss personally authorized the fraudulent inflation of his net worth and property valuations.
Trump, Cohen at New York fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump and his former attorney Michael Cohen are in the same room Tuesday for the first time in years as Cohen testifies in Trump's ongoing fraud trial in New York. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa is attending the trial and has the latest.
Main takeaways from Michael Cohen's testimony
In court Tuesday, former President Donald Trump came face to face with his former attorney Michael Cohen for the first time in five years, when he testified in Trump's civil trial in New York. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa breaks down what Cohen had to say.
Iowa woman who made fake cancer claims: "I didn't do this for money"
Madison Russo never had pancreatic cancer, leukemia nor the football-sized tumor wrapped around her spine — but over 400 people sent her donations.
Florida lawmaker who penned "Don't Say Gay" law sentenced to prison
Joseph Harding was sentenced to four months in federal prison after being convicted of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements.
Discovery of 189 bodies in Colorado funeral home suggests fake ashes
"Any peace that we had ... was just completely ripped away from us," said woman who believes she was given fake ashes of her deceased mother.
Natalee Holloway murder confession
As part of a plea deal in a fraud and extortion case, Joran van der Sloot confessed to killing 18-year-old Natalee Holloway in 2005. CBS News' Janet Shamlian speaks with Holloway's mother about the admission some two decades after her daughter's disappearance.
Trump back in court for civil fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is back in a New York City courtroom Tuesday as he faces allegations of business fraud. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more on why the former president chose to appear even though he's not required to be in the courtroom, the gag order in his election case and the latest on the House speaker race.
Trump back in court for New York fraud trial
Former President Donald Trump is back in court for his civil fraud trial in New York Tuesday. CBS News reporter Graham Kates is covering the proceedings in court and has the latest on when Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony can be expected after it was postponed for medical reasons.
Ex says SBF bribed Chinese officials
Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend is back on the witness stand facing cross-examination from the disgraced FTX founder's lawyers. Caroline Ellison has repeatedly told jurors Bankman-Fried was the mastermind behind the crimes that led to the company's downfall. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett has the latest.
Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend testifies
Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend, is back on the witness stand Wednesday in the FTX founder's fraud trial. Ellison previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges and agreed to cooperate with the prosecution. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is at the courthouse and has the latest on Ellison's testimony.
Caroline Ellison says FTX's Bankman-Fried led her to "lie and steal"
In emotional testimony, Sam Bankman-Fried's former girlfriend blamed the FTX co-founder for justifying illegal activity.
A train ride, selfie and more: What DOJ says happened before press gala shooting
Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
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Hegseth questioned over Iran war as official reveals costs so far
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers for the first time since the Trump administration launched its joint war with Israel against Iran.
Florida Legislature approves redistricting bill to give GOP up to 4 more seats
The votes happened hours after the Supreme Court narrowed a section of the Voting Rights Act that requires some states to create majority-minority districts.
Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
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FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season
FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Imminent Needs Funding, which means the agency must limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown.
Supreme Court hears arguments over deportation shield for Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the Trump administration's attempt to rescind Temporary Protected Status for 6,000 Syrian and 350,000 Haitian immigrants.
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How a company likened to a sex cult is lobbying Trump for pardons
OneTaste, a company in San Francisco that prosecutors likened to a sex cult, has embarked on a campaign to court allies of President Trump as it seeks pardons for its two convicted leaders, CBS News has learned.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting
The Fed's April policy meeting is likely to be Jerome Powell's last as chair, with his term ending May 15.
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A train ride, selfie and more: What DOJ says happened before press gala shooting
Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
From a brooch to the queen's iPod: A history of gifts between U.S. and U.K.
King Charles surprised President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during this week's visit.
Hegseth faces questions on overall Iran war strategy
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
TSA PreCheck offers discount to younger travelers. Here's what to know.
TSA is trying to encourage young travelers to enroll in its PreCheck program before summer travel kicks off.
Senate Banking Committee advances Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair
Senators voted along partisan lines, with Republicans backing Warsh's nomination to lead the Fed and Democrats on the panel opposing him.
Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.
Feds have rejected 15% of businesses' tariff refund claims
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly, an expert says.
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A train ride, selfie and more: What DOJ says happened before press gala shooting
Cole Allen allegedly started planning the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three weeks ago, a new court document filed by prosecutors says.
Comey appears in court after his indictment for allegedly threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday for allegedly making threats against President Trump.
Hegseth faces questions on overall Iran war strategy
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
A WWII-era gift, historic speech and more highlights from King Charles' visit
Photos show some of the highlights as King Charles III and Queen Camilla with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump during an official state visit to Washington, D.C.
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FEMA's disaster relief fund hits red zone ahead of hurricane season
FEMA's disaster relief fund has dropped below $3 billion, triggering Imminent Needs Funding, which means the agency must limit spending to only the most urgent, life-saving needs amid the partial government shutdown.
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Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Johnson & Johnson to launch on TrumpRx with 4 of its prescription drugs
Drug-making giant Johnson & Johnson will officially start marketing four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website on Friday, CBS News exclusively learned.
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Robot exploring France's deepest shipwreck finds cannons, ceramics
An army survey of the seabed uncovered the 16th-century merchant ship by chance in waters off the coast of France.
From a brooch to the queen's iPod: A history of gifts between U.S. and U.K.
King Charles surprised President Trump with the bell from the HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during this week's visit.
Hegseth faces questions on overall Iran war strategy
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
9 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K.
Nine people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.
U.S. captures alleged drug kingpin with $10 million bounty on his head
Eugenio Molina-Lopez is accused of heading up a gang that allegedly trafficked U.S.-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels.
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Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
Reshaping the conversation about aging
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
FCC reviewing ABC licenses amid Kimmel feud
The Federal Communications Commission says it wants the Walt Disney Company to file for early license renewal for its television stations. The announcement comes one day after President Trump and the first lady called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins with analysis.
FCC reviewing Disney licenses over DEI practices
One day after President Trump called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC said it will begin reviewing eight broadcasting licenses owned or managed by Disney due to the company's diversity policies. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
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Legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday in a trial against fellow billionaire Sam Altman that could change the future of AI. Musk accused the OpenAI co-founder of lying and stealing, adding that he has "extreme concerns" about AI and who controls it.
College students' killings latest case to rely on ChatGPT as evidence
OpenAI boss Sam Altman recently apologized after a teen who went on to kill eight people was banned from ChatGPT for violent activities but police were never alerted.
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 testifies in OpenAI trial
Opening statements began on Tuesday in Tesla CEO Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman. Maxwell Zeff, senior writer at Wired, joins with more.
Jury selection begins in Musk-Altman legal battle
Jury selection began Monday in the legal battle between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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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.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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Sexual wellness company lobbies for pardons
San Francisco-based sexual wellness company OneTaste is lobbying for clemency through allies of President Trump for its former CEO and founder, Nicole Daedone, and former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz, who were both sentenced to more than five years in prison for forced labor conspiracy. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
9 people arrested in massive raids on religious sect in U.K.
Nine people were arrested in raids on the U.K. headquarters of the AROPL religious sect, on suspicion of modern slavery, forced marriage and sexual offenses.
Details on shot fired at D.C. dinner
A gunshot fired during the Secret Service encounter with Cole Allen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday may have hit an officer's cellphone placed in a bulletproof vest pocket, two sources tell CBS News' Nicole Sganga.
2 stabbed in London Jewish neighborhood
A man is in custody after two people were stabbed at a Jewish neighborhood of North London, according to British authorities. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Secret Service protocols at D.C. dinner
Robert McDonald, a retired supervisory agent at the U.S. Secret Service, joins CBS News with his take on the security protocols during the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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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.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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King Charles, Queen Camilla visit NYC
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in New York on Wednesday as part of their state visit, where they visited the 9/11 memorial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Dr. Nigel Fletcher, a political historian, join with more.
Doctor uses side hustle to pay student loans
Dr. Brandon Axelrod, an oral and maxillofacial surgery resident in New York City, found a creative way to pay off his massive student loan debt. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more.
Students stop bus after driver passes out
Middle school students in Missouri jumped into action after their bus driver suffered a medical emergency while driving on a four-lane highway. Tom Hanson reports.
Supreme Court weighs Trump deportation effort
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the Trump administration's efforts to end deportation protections for Haitian and Syrian nationals in the U.S. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
King Charles highlights U.S.-U.K. unity
King Charles III addressed Congress on Tuesday as part of his state visit and highlighted the importance of U.S.-U.K. unity amid recent tensions over the Iran conflict. Dr. Nigel Fletcher, a political and constitutional historian, joins with more.