Top U.K. court rules terror designation of pro-Palestinian group unlawful
Britain's High Court says the government's decision to designate the Palestine Action protest group a terrorist organization was "disproportionate."
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China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
Family of Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal critic of China's Communist rule, calls his prison sentence cruel, and the "end of justice."
U.K. police tout "more assertive" approach to antisemitism at protests
After Bondi Beach attack, Britain's two biggest police forces indicate they will arrest people who use "phrases causing fear in Jewish communities."
No Kings organizer on future of protests
Millions of Americans took to the streets over the weekend for the "No Kings" protests, voicing their opposition to the Trump administration and its policies. Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible, one of the groups behind the event, joins CBS News to discuss what comes next.
U.S. immigration chief on new green card rule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow is defending a new rule allowing for a person's "anti-American" views to be scrutinized when applying for a green card. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Supreme Court hears conversion therapy case
As the Supreme Court kicks off its new term, justices are hearing a challenge to a Colorado law banning so-called conversion therapy for minors. CBS News politics reporter Melissa Quinn has more.
White House asks universities to sign pledge
The White House is asking nine U.S. universities to sign a pledge to uphold the administration's educational values. Access to federal funding could be put at risk if they don't sign on, according to a new government memo. Leila Hudson, faculty chair and professor of global studies at the University of Arizona, joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
YouTube allows banned creators to return
YouTube's parent company, Alphabet, announced that it will allow creators who were banned for spreading false information to rejoin the platform in the coming weeks. Yael Eisenstat, policy director at Cybersecurity for Democracy, a nonpartisan research center, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Details on first Kimmel show since suspension
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" went back on the air Tuesday night, but about a third of the U.S. didn't see it as ABC affiliates owned by Nexstar and Sinclair continued their preemptions of the show. Brian Steinberg, senior TV editor for Variety, joins "The Takeout" to break down the key moments from Kimmel's return.
First Amendment lawyer on Jimmy Kimmel
Sinclair and Nexstar say their ABC stations will continue to preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" with local programming as the show returns to the network on Tuesday night. Kimmel was briefly pulled completely off the air over comments he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination. Bob Corn-Revere, chief counsel for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and former chief counsel to an interim chair of the FCC, joins CBS News with analysis.
FIRE President Greg Lukianoff on free speech and Kimmel suspension
Before the announcement of Jimmy Kimmel's show returning tomorrow night, Major Garrett held an interview with Greg Lukianoff, president of Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Lukianoff spoke about the state of free speech following Charlie Kirk's assassination, the FCC's reaction to Kimmel's suspension and cancel culture on college campuses.
Disney ends Kimmel silence, announces return
Disney announced Monday that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will be back on the airwaves Tuesday, nearly one week after the network suspended his show over comments he made about the response to the deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
State of free speech in U.S.
The reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk and the crackdown on his critics is raising concerns over free speech. In an interview conducted before Disney announced the return of Jimmy Kimmel's show, Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joined "The Takeout" to discuss.
ABC brings back Jimmy Kimmel
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return on Tuesday, nearly a week after it was pulled from the air, Disney announced on Monday. Scott Nover, media reporter for The Washington Post, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Charlie Kirk death sparks free speech outrage
The aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death has sparked a nationwide debate on free speech after ABC pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air for comments he made over the response to Kirk's death. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more from the White House.
Trump floats revoking TV licenses over bad press
President Trump on Thursday suggested that networks should have their licenses pulled for negative coverage of him. His comments come amid ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel over remarks about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Free speech debate over Kimmel's suspension
Jimmy Kimmel's suspension for comments on the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is sparking a debate over free speech and censorship. Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Bryan Lanza join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Timeline of Jimmy Kimmel preemption
Hollywood is grappling with concerns over free speech and censorship after comedian Jimmy Kimmel's show was abruptly pulled from the air over his monologue comments about the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Peter White, executive editor of television at Deadline, joins CBS News to unpack the chain of events that led to ABC's decision.
Democrats condemn Kimmel being pulled off air
ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show over his comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting is sparking mixed reactions, with Democrats uniformly condemning the move. Juliegrace Brufke, congressional correspondent for 24sight News, and Hugo Lowell, White House correspondent for The Guardian, join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Legal experts see a dangerous precedent in crackdown on Charlie Kirk criticism
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
Fallout from ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off air
ABC has pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air indefinitely after comments from the comedian about the Charlie Kirk shooting. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Los Angeles. Then, Larry Sabato, founder and director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, joins with analysis.
Firings over Kirk spark free speech debate
Some companies are disciplining or even firing employees for their public comments on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins to discuss what's at stake for both workers and brands. Then, Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor, joins with analysis.
Workers fired for comments about Charlie Kirk
Free speech, social media, political rage and employment decisions are all colliding in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Will Creeley, legal director for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the firings of Americans over their comments on Kirk.
TV writer's arrest over anti-trans posts reignites U.K. free speech debate
London's police chief says officers shouldn't be "policing toxic culture wars" amid an uproar over the arrest of a TV comedy writer for anti-transgender social media posts.
FBI releases first description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, increases reward
Authorities on Thursday released the first physical description of a male suspect wanted in connection with the Arizona disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Partial shutdown looms after Senate fails to advance DHS funding
The Senate failed to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, paving the way for another partial government shutdown without a last-minute breakthrough.
Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, adding a second aircraft carrier to the region as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
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CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
CBP officer allegedly harbored unauthorized immigrant who was also his girlfriend and niece
The Justice Department alleges that CBP officer and supervisor Andres Wilkinson had been living in Laredo, Texas, with a woman who had overstayed her visa and is now in the U.S. illegally.
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CPI rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in January, cooler than expected
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Sex workers in Nevada fighting to become first in U.S. to unionize
Nevada is the only state where people can legally purchase sex, and now sex workers at one of the state's oldest brothels, Sheri's Ranch, are fighting to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.
At 87, he can't afford his rent without a roommate. He's far from alone.
More than 1 million Americans over 65 lived with roommates they aren't related to in 2024 — a 16% increase from 2019.
Americans paid nearly 90% of Trump's 2025 tariffs, new analysis found
Americans, not foreign exporters, shouldered nearly the costs from the Trump administration's tariffs last year, according to the New York Fed.
Trump admin moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
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Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Another U.S. aircraft carrier expected to head to Middle East, officials say
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and its escort ships are expected to head to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told CBS News, adding a second aircraft carrier to the region as U.S.-Iran tensions simmer.
Ruemmler resigning as Goldman Sachs' general counsel after appearing in Epstein files
Kathryn Ruemmler served as White House counsel under former President Barack Obama.
Gov. Moore dismisses Trump's "not worthy" snub: "I will bow down to no one"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore shrugged off President Trump's claim that he was "not worthy" to attend an annual White House dinner, telling CBS News Mr. Trump does "not determine my worthiness."
CBP officer allegedly harbored unauthorized immigrant who was also his girlfriend and niece
The Justice Department alleges that CBP officer and supervisor Andres Wilkinson had been living in Laredo, Texas, with a woman who had overstayed her visa and is now in the U.S. illegally.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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Top U.K. court rules terror designation of pro-Palestinian group unlawful
Britain's High Court says the government's decision to designate the Palestine Action protest group a terrorist organization was "disproportionate."
U.S. men's hockey team cruises to 5-1 win over Latvia
In the easy win, Brock Nelson scored twice for the U.S., four players had two assists apiece and there was production up and down the lineup.
Madison Chock says ice dance judges should "be vetted and reviewed"
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
American Chloe Kim wins silver in women's halfpipe, misses Olympic three-peat
Chloe Kim has fallen short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals.
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Gisèle Pelicot recounts ex-husband's "unthinkable" crimes in first U.S. TV interview
In a conversation to air on "CBS Sunday Morning" Feb. 15, Gisèle Pelicot discusses how she has moved on in her life after testifying against her ex-husband in a notorious mass rape trial in France.
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Constance Zimmer on "The Lincoln Lawyer"
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek dies after cancer battle
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
"Dawson's Creek" co-stars remember James Van Der Beek: "One in a billion"
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
Looking back at James Van Der Beek's life
James Van Der Beek, the star of teen classics like "Varsity Blues" and "Dawson's Creek," has died at the age of 48. His wife posted about his death on Instagram on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
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FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political bias in Apple News app
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed alternative on citizens
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
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.
How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's doorbell footage?
Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnected with no active subscription to store video.
TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
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Impact of climate change on Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
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New details from FBI on Guthrie case
The FBI provided new details on a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
New details about Nancy Guthrie case suspect
The FBI released details about the person they are now calling a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
Trump pardons 5 ex-NFL players for crimes including drug trafficking
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded
Two people are dead and another is wounded after a shooting in a South Carolina State University residential complex, the school says.
FBI shares photos of backpack in Guthrie case
The FBI on Thursday shared photos of a backpack and new details about a masked man seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA, SpaceX mission prepares for launch
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
ULA rocket has booster problem while launching classified Space Force payloads
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Breaks in murder case over 50 years later
In 1969, a 17-year-old was found dead with 14 stab wounds in a field in Wahoo, Nebraska. Authorities couldn't work out why she'd been targeted and the case went cold for more than 50 years. Natalie Morales reports on how authorities eventually made an arrest.
Why Trump repealed environmental regulation
President Trump says he is revoking the "endangerment finding" to lower costs for Americans. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
New details from FBI on Guthrie case
The FBI provided new details on a suspect in Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping case. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Chloe Kim claims silver at Winter Games
U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim won silver after competing on the halfpipe with a dislocated shoulder on Thursday. Meanwhile, gold medalist Breezy Johnson got engaged after crashing out in the women's Super-G race. Seth Doane reports.
Measles cases confirmed in 21 states in 2026
Measles is spreading across the U.S. at its fastest rate in a generation with 21 U.S. states having confirmed cases. At Ave Maria University near Naples, Florida, the outbreak climbed to nearly 60 cases this week. Cristian Benavides reports.