USDA cracking down on "organic" claims
The Agriculture Department is rolling out sweeping new guidelines that it says will help stamp out fraud and protect organic integrity throughout the supply chain. Correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.
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Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Woman, 29, arrested after enrolling at high school, posing as freshman
The woman faces one charge for allegedly using a fake birth certificate to deceive the school board.
Woman accused of defrauding Holocaust survivor out of $2.8 million
While the Florida woman was able to buy herself a new home, cars and luxury goods, the 87-year-old Holocaust survivor from Manhattan lost his life savings, prosecutors say.
Alex Murdaugh goes on trial in 2021 killings of his wife and son
The disgraced lawyer from South Carolina will appear before a small-town jury in Colleton County, as his trial begins on Monday.
Feds seize over $170 million in cash accounts linked to Sam Bankman-Fried
They also seized 55.27 million shares of Robinhood stock currently valued at about $526 million.
U.S. to crack down on organic food fraud
The USDA has released new guidelines for organic food labels in order to crack down on fraud and boost oversight amid a surge of popularity in the organic food market. Nikki Battiste has the details.
USDA to crack down on organic food label fraud
The stricter guidelines will give consumers confidence that their products are certified organic, the CEO of the Organic Trade Association said.
FTC says pharma no to "Pharma Bro"
Regulators claim the former drug executive, who served four years in prison for fraud, is violating lifetime industry ban.
Usain Bolt missing $12.7 million from account in Jamaica
Lawyers say an investment account belonging to the former sprinting star that held millions has been nearly completely drained.
Elon Musk fraud trial over 2018 Tesla tweets underway
Elon Musk and other Tesla directors are facing a shareholder lawsuit over a 2018 tweet, in which said he was considering taking Tesla private. Investors said the tweet cost them billions. The trial in the lawsuit got underway this week. Jill Fisch, a professor of business law at the University of Pennsylvania, joined CBS News to discuss the trial.
Woman gets 3 years in bogus online fundraiser for homeless veteran
Prosecutors said the campaign at the time was the largest fraud perpetrated through the crowdfunding platform.
FTX founder pleads not guilty to fraud
Disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges related to his defunct cryptocurrency exchange in federal court in Manhattan. Michael Parker, head of the anti-money-laundering and sanctions practice at Ferrari and Associates, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss the details of SBF's case.
6 ways to make extra money in retirement
More than 1 in 4 retirees say they spend more than they can afford. These part-time jobs can help make ends meet.
New York representative-elect admits to lying
New York Republican Rep.-elect George Santos hasn't even been sworn into office yet, but there are calls for him to resign after he confessed to lying about his education, work history and family. Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look.
N.Y. Congressman-elect responds to claims
Congressman-elect George Santos said he will respond to claims that he allegedly lied about his background and resume. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
FTX co-founder released on $250M bond
FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was released on $250 million bond. The disgraced 30-year-old was extradited from the Bahamas to the U.S. as FTX co-founder Gary Wang and the former CEO at Alameda Research Caroline Ellison pleaded guilty to fraud. Bankman-Fried is facing allegations that he defrauded investors and customers out of billions of dollars through his now bankrupt crypto currency exchange FTX. Lilia Luciano reports.
New York attorney general to investigate Santos
The New York Attorney General's Office is launching a probe into allegations that Republican Rep.-elect George Santos fabricated his resume. New reports reveal inconsistencies with claims that Santos made on the campaign trail about his employment, education and financial background.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried released on $250 million bond
The FTX founder was ordered to home confinement at his parents' home in Palo Alto, California.
FTX founder to be extradited to New York
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a Bahamian courthouse late Wednesday after agreeing to be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges. He has spent more than a week in jail after being arrested at the request of U.S. federal prosecutors. Lilia Luciano has the details.
FTX founder expected to drop fight against extradition to U.S.
Bankman-Fried is in Bahamas courthouse, where he is expected to tell judge he will not fight extradition to U.S.
FTX founder charged with fraud
Federal prosecutors charged FTX Trading founder Sam Bankman-Fried with eight counts including fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes. Scott MacFarlane reports.
FTX founder denied bail
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is facing a slew of federal fraud and money laundering charges following the collapse of his crypto exchange. CBS congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the latest in the investigation from Capitol Hill.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried charged in fraud scheme
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas and is facing U.S. charges in what a federal prosecutor calls "one of the biggest financial frauds in American history." He was scheduled to testify on Capitol Hill. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Bankman-Fried facing likely extradition
Federal prosecutors have charged Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency firm FTX, with fraud. He was arrested Monday in the Bahamas. Michael Parker, head of anti-money laundering and sanctions practice at Ferrari and Associates, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak on what happens next in the criminal case against Bankman-Fried.
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Oil prices surge as Trump suggests U.S. fees on Strait of Hormuz
Trump's declaration that the U.S. will control the Strait of Hormuz and charge fees on cargo has sparked a second day of oil price rises.
Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.
Much of the U.S. is facing either extreme heat or excessive rainfall and potential flooding on Tuesday. Here's where the greatest threats are expected.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine wasn't intended target of warrant, lawmakers say
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days elsewhere before entering U.S.
U.S. health officials are concerned about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
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Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days elsewhere before entering U.S.
U.S. health officials are concerned about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.
Much of the U.S. is facing either extreme heat or excessive rainfall and potential flooding on Tuesday. Here's where the greatest threats are expected.
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
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Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
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U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days elsewhere before entering U.S.
U.S. health officials are concerned about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers
President Trump formally notified Congress that "military action" against Iran restarted last week in a letter obtained by CBS News, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end.
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States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Sen. Lindsey Graham just died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
U.S. uses sea drones in combat for first time to attack Iranian port
The U.S. military shared video of what it said was its first use of sea drones in combat, to attack an Iranian submarine and ship maintenance facility.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Climbers found dead in Italian Alps week after going missing
The two climbers had not made contact since leaving a mountain refuge on July 9, according to authorities.
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States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
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.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
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Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Judge's stunning rebuke of Trump, DOJ
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over a lawsuit against the IRS, saying it was filed for an "improper purpose." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Latest news on fatal ICE shooting in Maine
Protests erupted in Maine after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero, according to a source with knowledge of the investigation. CBS News' Michael George reports.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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FaceTime scams are on the rise
Consumer advocates say they're tracking a rise in cases where scammers are using FaceTime. The scams often start with a text about suspicious activity on your bank account or credit card. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Details on Israel's apparent Ahmadinejad plan
The New York Times published an explosive report on Israel's apparent secret plan to cultivate former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset. Ronen Bergman, one of the authors of the report, joins CBS News with more details.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.