Blinded man says ex's family attacked him for "turning" their son gay
The 31-year-old victim says they ambushed him at his Florida apartment. He almost died from the alleged beating.
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Man who allegedly assaulted Sikh men in NYC charged with hate crimes
Three Sikh men have been attacked in the New York City neighborhood in the past week, according to the Sikh Coalition.
Hate crimes charges in attack on gay man
Florida prosecutors said they've filed hate crime charges against three people accused of severely beating a man because of his sexual orientation. CBS Miami's Karli Barnett reports.
Family faces hate crimes charges in attack that left gay man blind
The suspects "abducted or imprisoned the victim against his will… to terrorize him," authorities said.
Miya Ponsetto agrees to plea deal
Miya Ponsetto, the woman who falsely accused Black teen of stealing her phone at a New York City hotel agreed to a plea deal on Monday. According to the Manhattan District Attorney, she pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment in the second degree as a hate crime.
Woman who falsely accused Black teen of stealing her phone at NYC hotel makes plea deal
Ponsetto attacked 14-year old Keyon Harrold, Jr. and his father in the lobby of the Arlo Hotel in Manhattan in December 2020, falsely accusing the teen of stealing her iPhone.
125 punches of Asian woman lead to attempted murder as hate crime charge
A man police say is one of her neighbors is also seen in surveillance video from the lobby of their apartment building in a northern NYC suburb kicking her and hurling anti-Asian slurs.
Arbery family: McMichaels asked for plea deal
Ahmaud Arbery's family attorney, Lee Merritt, claims Travis and Greg McMichael asked the family of Ahmaud Arbery for a plea deal for their federal hate crime charges. Merritt and Arbery's mother, Wanda Cooper Jones, join "CBS Mornings" to explain why they turned them down and what they hope for during today's sentencing.
Arbery killers found guilty of hate crimes
Ahmaud Arbery's killers now face life in prison for federal hate crimes, in addition to their life sentences for their murder convictions. Janet Shamlian spoke to Arbery's mother about the verdict.
Jussie Smollett testifies at criminal trial
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett took the stand at his own criminal trial to go on the record and say "there was no hoax" and that he was the victim of a hate crime. Charlie De Mar reports.
Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail
A judge sentenced former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to probation and 150 days in jail. He was also fined for lying after he staged a hate crime against himself. Charlie De Mar reports.
Jussie Smollett sentenced to jail time
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 30 months felony probation, which will include 150 days in jail, for lying to police about an alleged hate crime in 2019. Smollett, best known for his role in the TV show "Empire," was convicted in December of five counts of lying to police about the attack but has maintained throughout his extensive legal battles that it was real. Watch part of the judge's statement and Smollett's reaction here.
Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in hate crime hoax
Smollett faced up to three years in prison for each of the five felony counts.
NYC grapples with sharp rise in hate crimes targeting Jewish people
Police logged 56 suspected antisemitic hate crimes citywide in February, up from 11 in February 2021.
Suspect arrested in attacks on Asian women
Police in New York City say 28-year-old Steven Zajonc has been arrested in connection with a string of attacks targeting Asian women in Manhattan on Sunday. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Suspect arrested in attacks on 7 Asian women in Manhattan
He is facing multiple charges, including assault as a hate crime.
Ahmaud Arbery jury foreman reveals trial moments that made him cry
Marcus Ransom was the only Black man on the jury that spent a week in a Brunswick, Georgia, courtroom hearing the hate crimes case.
Study details how media covers antisemitism
A new study found hate crimes targeting Jewish people get less media coverage than hate crimes aimed at other minority groups. Daniel Pomerantz, CEO of HonestReporting.com, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Nikki Battiste to discuss the findings.
Arbery's killers found guilty in hate crimes trial
A jury found the three White men who murdered Ahmaud Arbery guilty in a federal hate crimes trial. Gregory and Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan now face up to life in prison in addition to the sentences they received in state court after being convicted of his murder. Janet Shamlian reports.
Anti-AAPI hate crimes increased by 342% in 2021, report finds
The U.S. has experienced a steep rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since 2020. A new report shows anti-Asian violence and harassment increased by 342% in 16 major U.S. cities in 2021 alone. Amanda Nguyen, CEO and founder of Rise, joins CBS News to discuss multiple efforts to combat this rise in AAPI attacks.
Illinois man held on $1 million bail for alleged anti-gay attack
Authorities said Ethan Dickerson allegedly threatened to kill the victim in a homophobic rant.
2 of Ahmaud Arbery's killers repeatedly used racial slurs: FBI witness
The FBI wasn't able to access Greg McMichael's phone because it was encrypted, the witness said.
White father and son charged for chasing, shooting at Black FedEx driver
"He was simply Black while working," said one of D'Monterrio Gibson's attorneys, who are calling for a federal hate crimes probe.
Judge rejects plea deal for man convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery
A federal judge has rejected a plea agreement from the Justice Department that would have averted a hate crimes trial for Travis McMichael after Arbery's family expressed outrage.
DOJ offering two Ahmaud Arbery killers plea deals on hate charges
But his parents' lawyer says they're "vehemently against" the deals reached with Travis McMichael and his father, Gregory.
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Iran attacks U.S. allies as 3 American soldiers killed in escalating war
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as at least 3 U.S. forces are killed and dozens wounded in the escalating conflict.
Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are testifying before a Senate committee amid escalations in the war with Iran.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
Appeals court denies Biden bid to block release of tapes with biographer, for now
An appeals court denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to keep the Justice Department from giving a conservative think tank redacted transcripts and audio recordings of conversations with his biographer.
Key Arizona primaries to watch today
Arizona has traditionally been a red state, and six of its nine House representatives are Republicans.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
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More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
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Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
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Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine testify before Senate panel amid escalating Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration estimates that the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion since it began in late February.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
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GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
Melinda French Gates recalled to Norah O'Donnell on "Healthful" that she started getting perimenopause symptoms in her early 40s. "I kind of couldn't believe it because I just finished having my last child in my late 30s," French Gates said. French Gates added it took three doctors to diagnose her symptoms and to get her the right treatments.
FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
Severely ill prisoners granted early release are left stuck behind bars
Prisoners with severe medical conditions can be granted compassionate release, but without a long-term care facility willing to accept them, many continue to wait in prison as their conditions worsen.
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Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.
Trump to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian hockey sticks, alcohol, other goods
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
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Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
Oprah expanding her podcast
Oprah Winfrey announced she's expanding her podcast, "The Oprah Podcast." Starting on Tuesday, two new episodes will drop weekly. She spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decision and revealed more about the guests she's had appear on the podcast.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Can you spot an AI image? Quiz shows how difficult it has become.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
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.
Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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.
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Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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.
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Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump says Lebanon has been "badly treated"
President Trump conceded that Lebanon has been "badly treated" following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday, pledging to help the country be "properly treated" as the Lebanese reprieve from the presence of Israeli forces in their southern territory. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump imposes new Canadian tariffs
President Trump plans to impose a new 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods in addition to his existing tariffs. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady explains the tariffs and investor reaction.
Trump meets with Lebanon's President Aoun
President Trump met Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House to discuss the war in Iran, Hezbollah and Israel. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump, Lebanon's Joseph Aoun takes questions
President Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun took questions in the Oval Office on Tuesday, where Mr. Trump spoke about the U.S. strikes against Iran. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.