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Nineteen other states have legislation similar to Indiana's "religious freedom" law, but without much of the controversy. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new law, which critics say gives businesses a free pass to discriminate against gays and lesbians.
Gov. Mike Pence wrote an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, saying the state's "religious freedom" law is not "a license to discriminate" against gay people. At lease nine top Indiana business executives have criticized the law, and the Indianapolis Star wrote an editorial urging Pence to "FIX THIS NOW." Adriana Diaz reports from Indianapolis.
Protests and boycotts are growing over an Indiana law that some say discriminates against gay people. Gov. Mike Pence says he stands by the controversial religious freedom legislation. Supporters argue it protects religious beliefs of business owners. Adriana Diaz reports.
Protests are growing over Indiana's new religious freedom law, which allows people and businesses to refuse to provide services based on their religious beliefs. As Adriana Diaz reports, gay and lesbian allies argue that the new law sanctions discrimination.
Terminally ill patients in Indiana now have the "right to try," after the state's governor signed a bill on Tuesday allowing dying patients to take experimental drugs if traditional treatment doesn't work. This could change the life of Jordan McLinn, a 5-year-old boy with muscular dystrophy. Adriana Diaz reports on how his parents are helping fulfill his dreams as he fights the disease.
The alleged serial killer, Darren Vann, is due in court after confessing to 7 murders in Gary, Indiana. Vann has been charged with one murder, but police say they have enough evidence for at least three more cases. WBBM's Brad Edwards reports.
After being arrested for the murder of a teenage sex worker, police say 43-year-old Darren Vann led them to the bodies of six other women who have been missing for months. According to authorities, Vann hinted that the number of his victims could be even higher. Dean Reynolds reports from Hammond, Indiana.
Seven women were found dead this weekend across northwest Indiana. Police have identified the suspect as 43-year-old Gary resident Darren Vann. Officials say Vann confessed to their killings and provided information on where police could find three of their bodies. WBBM reports.
A couple claims that police officers smashed their car window and then tasered and arrested one of them for no apparent reason. Police say the officers acted in self defense. Dean Reynolds reports.
A family in Hammond, Indiana has filed a federal lawsuit after a traffic stop turned violent. Dean Reynolds reports.
A family has filed a federal lawsuit, accusing Hammond, Indiana, police officers of excessive force, false arrest and battery. Video taken during a traffic stop shows a police officer using a tool to smash a car window and then tasing the man in the front passenger seat.
Imagine lying under a bed of three-thousand nails weighing in at 125-pounds, then having a 125-pound woman jump rope on top of it. That's what one couple from Fremont, Indiana did - and set a new Guinness World Record. WANE's Megan Reust reports.
With Labor Day as an appropriate pivot point, Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., said in the weekly Republican address, three things will guide Congress's discussion in the weeks ahead: "getting people back to work, lowering costs at home and restoring opportunity."
Andrew Peterson, a 21-year-old Special Olympian from Indiana, is in the running to appear on the cover of Runner's World magazine. Peterson says he hopes to bring awareness to the quality of athletes with special needs. Indianapolis affiliate WISH TV reports.
A camera mounted on a train engine captured the dramatic escape of two women who were caught on the tracks of a railway bridge. The women made a split-second decision to dive between the tracks as the 100-car train passed over them. Dean Reynolds reports.
Two women trespassing on an Indiana railroad bridge were run over by a locomotive, but escaped apparently unharmed. The train's conductor was certain he had killed the women, but they were seen running away after train passed over them. James Brown reports.
Haris Suleman, 17, and his father, Babar, were attempting to break a world record by flying around the globe. Their plane crashed in the Pacific, and now the teen is dead and the father is missing. Dean Reynolds reports.
A police lieutenant in Lafayette, Indiana, pushed over a man in a motorized wheelchair when he ran over his foot. The police department has released the video of the event, which occurred a little less than a year ago, and an appeal has won the officer a demotion. WLFI's Dan Klein reports.
A tornado caused serious damage through the west side of Indianapolis, Indiana, causing some major damage. WISH-TV's Jessica Hayes reports.
A Newton County, Indiana family says 5-year-old Brayden Denton is their superhero. Brayden lost his battle to cancer this month and his family decided to give him a superhero's funeral.
The latest person infected with MERS is an unidentified Illinois man who had only mild symptoms and never went to the doctor for treatment. CDC scientists believe he was exposed to the virus after casual contact with the Indiana doctor who was the first documented case in the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
A patient with the first confirmed U.S. case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) continues to improve at Community Hospital in Munster, Ind. According to the hospital, no new cases have been identified.
Jeffrey Kluger, senior science editor for Time Magazine, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” with more on the deadly MERS disease that has made its way from the Middle East to Indiana.
The CDC says a deadly disease called Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, has turned up in Indiana. Until now, the virus has been seen only in the Middle East and Europe and about 100 people have died from it. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Marion County, Ind., prosecutor Denise Robinson shows "48 Hours"' Troy Roberts the key evidence from the Amy Weidner case.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for 35 states.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who oversaw two criminal investigations into President Trump during the Biden administration, testified publicly for the first time.
The House approved the final legislation needed to fund the government through September, sending a package of bills to the Senate.
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historical site in Philadelphia.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Vice President JD Vance's acknowledgement came after he implored state leaders to help deescalate the situation in Minneapolis.
A historic preservation nonprofit is trying to block ongoing construction of Trump's new White House ballroom.
Ian Roberts, the former Des Moines superintendent, has pleaded guilty in federal court to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.
"Child care costs are just incredibly daunting for all but the wealthiest Americans," one financial expert said.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
"Child care costs are just incredibly daunting for all but the wealthiest Americans," one financial expert said.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Vice President JD Vance's acknowledgement came after he implored state leaders to help deescalate the situation in Minneapolis.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
A historic preservation nonprofit is trying to block ongoing construction of Trump's new White House ballroom.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
The image, which an expert said was likely altered with AI, sparked backlash online. The White House doubled down, saying, "The memes will continue."
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
Officials said there were 11 arrest orders for "El Botox" for extortion and homicide. He was accused of attacking authorities with explosives.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
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.
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
A whistleblower complaint revealed that an internal ICE memo authorizes officers to enter homes in some instances without a judicial warrant. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
Officials said there were 11 arrest orders for "El Botox" for extortion and homicide. He was accused of attacking authorities with explosives.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Paul Schnell, is denying allegations from the Trump administration about dangerous criminals. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
CBS News has obtained a memo telling ICE agents that they can forcefully enter a home without a judicial warrant in certain instances. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Groundhog Day is just around the corner, and PETA is again trying to offer up an alternative to Punxsutawney Phil. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.
A year after a law that effectively banned TikTok from the U.S. went into effect, China and the U.S. have signed off on a deal, according to a White House official. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Energy workers in Ukraine endure freezing temperatures and frozen pipes to repair damage caused by Russian strikes. With temperatures far below freezing, warming centers have become a lifeline across the country. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
President Trump launched the Board of Peace on his final days in Davos for the World Economic Forum. As Ed O'Keefe reports, its mission is the redevelopment of the Gaza Strip.