Johnson calls on Columbia president to resign
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Columbia University on Wednesday as pro-Palestinian protests continued on the campus. CBS News' Nancy Chen spoke with the speaker about the demonstrations.
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Friend of Evan Gershkovich on release effort
Friday marks one year since Russian authorities arrested Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, an action the State Department calls a "wrongful detention." Jeremy Berke, a close friend of Gershkovich, joins CBS News to discuss what the past year has been like, and the efforts to bring the imprisoned journalist home.
Trump lawyer argues to dismiss Georgia case
A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump's First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with key takeaways.
New Hong Kong law cracks down on dissent
A new law in Hong Kong will crack down on all forms of dissent. John Tai, senior adviser at Pamir Consulting, joins CBS News to discuss how the new legislation could affect freedoms for people and foreign businesses.
Supreme Court social media case: What to know
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during Monday's oral arguments over whether contact between the federal government and social media platforms should be limited. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Supreme Court to hear free speech cases
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Monday on whether the government crossed a constitutional line by pressuring social media platforms to take down content it deemed misleading on topics like COVID-19 and the 2020 presidential election. They'll also hear arguments in a dispute from the National Rifle Association and could rule on Texas' controversial immigration law. Chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca have more on the cases.
Supreme Court wary of restricting government contact with social media firms
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
How SCOTUS could reshape social media
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in cases that will likely shape the future of free speech online. Jimmy Hoover, Supreme Court reporter for the National Law Journal, joins CBS News to unpack what's at stake.
SCOTUS appears divided on social media cases
The Supreme Court heard two cases Monday that could change how Americans interact with social media. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the oral arguments.
Julian Assange faces ruling on final appeal against U.S. extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing a U.K. court ruling on his final bid to stop his extradition to the U.S. to face espionage charges.
What Alexey Navalny wanted people to know "if they decide to kill me"
Opposition leader Alexey Navalny told Russians what to do if he was killed, and his wife has a message for the world now.
Jimmy Lai, media mogul who challenged China, goes on trial in Hong Kong
Former Hong Kong media magnate Jimmy Lai dared for years to demand free speech from China's government. 3 years after his arrest, he's facing a possible life sentence.
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial starts
The trial of Jimmy Lai started Monday in Hong Kong after a yearlong delay. The media tycoon and free speech advocate, who has been a critic of China, is charged with several crimes, including colluding with foreign forces. Lai's son is not expecting justice at his trial and Amnesty International has called it a sham. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Wesleyan University president on antisemitism
College campuses across the country are experiencing increasing hate, following the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Wesleyan University's president, Michael Roth, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss free speech and how the conflict is impacting students.
UPenn president resigns after congressional hearing
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned Saturday in the wake of her controversial testimony during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. The presidents of both Harvard and MIT have also received significant criticism for their testimony as well.
Trump's election case gag order appealed
An appeals court heard arguments Monday over a federal judge's ruling that could limit what former president Donald Trump can say about potential witnesses and court personnel ahead of his criminal trial in Washington, D.C. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what both sides argued.
How attorneys are appealing Trump's gag order
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are asking an appeals court to revoke the gag order a federal court placed on him while he's on trial for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more on the case the Trump team is trying to make.
Concerns grow over free speech in Israel
As the war rages on between Israel and Hamas, there is another battle being fought in Israel over freedom of speech. Haley Ott explains.
Russia hands exiled journalist prison sentence for Ukraine war protests
Journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, who escaped Russia after staging an on-air protest against the Ukraine war, was sentenced to prison in absentia.
Kansas police chief suspended in wake of police raid on local newspaper
Police raided the newspaper in August, seizing personal cellphones, computers, the newspaper's file server and other equipment.
TikTok users file lawsuit challenging Montana ban
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.
Roald Dahl books get controversial revisions
The latest edition of Roald Dahl's children's books include some revisions in the way they refer to race, gender, weight and other issues. The publisher says it's an effort to ensure the books "continue to be enjoyed by all today," but critics are sounding the alarm about censorship. Professor Roy Gutterman, director of the Newhouse School's Tully Center for Free Speech at Syracuse University College of Law, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
BBC's India offices searched after documentary criticizes PM Modi
Tax officials call the "survey" of the U.K. broadcaster routine, but the ruling party has accused the BBC of "spewing venom" as part of an "anti-Indian agenda."
Justices consider online speech cases
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in February in a case challenging the law that protects social media companies from facing lawsuits over their users' posts, which is known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The justices are also considering whether to hear challenges to laws in Florida and Texas that aim to prevent social media companies from removing content. Federal defense attorney Ronald Chapman II joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Elon Musk suspends journalists' Twitter accounts
The head of the United Nations is warning that Twitter's suspension of several journalists' accounts sets a "dangerous precedent." Most of the journalists had covered Elon Musk's decision to ban an account that tracked his private jet, using publicly available data.
Hope for new Israel-Hamas cease-fire piles pressure on Netanyahu
With deaths mounting in Gaza and another Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on the table, Netanyahu is under pressure from all sides.
Apple threatened with legal action over use of alleged "blood minerals"
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Supreme Court rejects Peter Navarro's latest bid for release from prison
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
First container ship arrives at Port of Baltimore since Key Bridge collapse
The MSC Cargo Passion III made it through the 35-foot temporary channel on Sunday carrying nearly 1,000 containers.
Colorado mom's death declared homicide 4 years after she went missing
Suzanne Morphew's death has been determined to be a homicide. The autopsy report was released by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on Monday.
Trial over jet fuel contamination in Hawaii's water set to begin
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.
India politician accused of recording thousands of sex assault videos
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Disney restaurant becomes first theme-park eatery to win Michelin star
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
Tornadoes kill 4, leave a trail of destruction in Oklahoma
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
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Mexican man wins typo case against Cartier, keeps earrings bought for $13
Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.
Al Capone's "sweetheart" gun could sell for over $2 million at auction
The pistol that notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone supposedly called his "favorite" gun is up for auction in South Carolina next month.
Disney restaurant becomes first theme-park eatery to win Michelin star
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
Videos show where cicadas have already emerged in the U.S.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge – signaling they are ready to mate.
Supreme Court rejects Peter Navarro's latest bid for release from prison
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
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Mexican man wins typo case against Cartier, keeps earrings bought for $13
Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.
Tesla stock rises after CEO Musk scores big in China during short visit
Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.
Apple threatened with legal action over use of alleged "blood minerals"
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Al Capone's "sweetheart" gun could sell for over $2 million at auction
The pistol that notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone supposedly called his "favorite" gun is up for auction in South Carolina next month.
Disney restaurant becomes first theme-park eatery to win Michelin star
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
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Supreme Court rejects Peter Navarro's latest bid for release from prison
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Trump and DeSantis meet in South Florida to talk about 2024 election
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses dog killing controversy
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Rep. Summer Lee says "we don't" hear if college students are excited to vote for Biden
Campus protesters are "looking for some sort of acknowledgement from our leadership," Democratic Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania said.
Hamas hostage's niece worries a deal isn't in Netanyahu's "political interest"
Hanna Siegel's uncle, U.S.-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, was one of the hostages seen in a Hamas propaganda video Saturday.
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Philips settles suits over its sleep apnea machines for $1.1 billion
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Oregon using Medicaid funds for climate-change-related health challenges
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
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Tesla stock rises after CEO Musk scores big in China during short visit
Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.
Apple threatened with legal action over use of alleged "blood minerals"
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
India politician accused of recording thousands of sex assault videos
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Journalist killed after taking daughters to school in Mexico
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit Nigeria in May
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be in Africa around the same time that Harry is expected in London for an event to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games.
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Justin Hartley shifts gears in new drama "Tracker"
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
Justin Hartley talks role in “Tracker'"
Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.
Matt Friend talks comedy career
Known as "The Man of Many Voices," 25-year-old comedian Matt Friend delivered a standout performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, showcasing his talent with 250 impressions of famous figures.
Actor Gerard Depardieu reportedly detained over alleged sexual assault
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu has reportedly been detained for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault.
Taylor Swift's latest album had a "historic" debut, Billboard says
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
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Romance scam victims speak out
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
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.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
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Officials warning of hotter temps this summer
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Why bats are vital to the ecosystem
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
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India politician accused of recording thousands of sex assault videos
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Karen Read murder trial begins
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Journalist killed after taking daughters to school in Mexico
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
Romance scam victims speak out
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
"Psychological autopsy" used to determine mindset of shooting victim
After a traditional autopsy, a coroner ruled Kristen Trickle died by suicide. But prosecutors in Kansas questioned if she could have fired the large-caliber revolver that killed her and ordered an autopsy of her mind.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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New deadline to clear Columbia encampment
Columbia University set a new deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to clear out the encampment on the campus Monday after announcing the institution will not divest from Israel. CBS News' Tom Hanson is following the latest.
Why protests are asking for Israel divestment
Campus protests are continuing across the country with students calling for divestment from Israel over the country's actions in Gaza. Anne-Marie Green explains how this became a major concern for the protesting students.
Southwest to stop operations at 4 airports
Southwest Airlines is stopping operations at four airports and slashing flights at others as part of cost-cutting measures that the company's CEO says could also include cabin reconfigurations and the end of single-class seating. Zach Wichter, a consumer travel reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
Karen Read murder trial begins
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Congress considering antisemitism legislation
Congressional lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill following a recess with the House considering legislation that would take aim at antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the ongoing ouster threat hanging over House Speaker Mike Johnson.