Saudi account of journalist's killing is widely denounced
Turkey says it will "never allow a cover-up" of the killing of the Saudi journalist
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Rights group calls for Saudis to "immediately produce" Khashoggi's body
The human rights group issued the appeal after Saudi Arabia said the journalist was killed in a fistfight in the kingdom's Istanbul consulate
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Saudis on Khashoggi
Saudi officials admitted Friday that journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead. It's a stunning reversal for Saudi Arabia, which for days has been saying Khashoggi left the consulate in Istanbul where he was last seen — alive. Holly Williams has the latest.
Saudi Arabia confirms Jamal Khashoggi was killed at consulate
The Saudi public prosecutor said 18 people have been arrested and the investigation is ongoing
Saudi Arabia confirms journalist death
Officials in Saudi Arabia has confirmed the death of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi. They said he died from injuries he suffered in a fight inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Jeff Pegues has the latest.
Trump threatens "severe" consequences
President Trump says there will be "severe" consequences if Saudi Arabian leaders are responsible for the death of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi. McClatchy White House correspondent Franco Ordonez joins CBSN with more.
Trump warns against harming Saudi deals
Amid mounting pressure to take action against Saudi Arabia over the likely killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, President Trump said he doesn't want to harm any business deals with the country. The president made the comments at a signing ceremony in Scottsdale, Arizona, ahead of a campaign rally in the state.
Corporate America's deep ties to Saudi Arabia
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If Turkey has proof Khashoggi was killed, it's not sharing
Hours after Mike Pompeo refutes claim he's heard audio of Jamal Khashoggi's alleged murdered, Turkey backs him up, but keeps its secret
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Turkey on audio of alleged Khashoggi murder
Turkey's top diplomat confirms his government has not given the U.S. any recordings of the alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had already denied hearing tapes or seeing transcripts. President Trump moved closer to acknowledging the Saudis may have played a role. Weijia Jiang reports.
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Trump on missing journalist
President Trump said it appears missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead. The Saudis, he said, will face serious consequences if implicated. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Trump on missing journalist
In his strongest remarks to date, President Trump Thursday said it appears missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead. Mr. Trump said Saudi Arabia will face serious consequences if implicated in Khashoggi's death. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Joe Biden: W.H. seems to "coddle autocrats"
Former Vice President Joe Biden says President Trump is being much too lenient with Saudi Arabia in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance. He also says Mr. Trump "seems to have a love affair with autocrats" and spoke about special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe. Norah O'Donnell spoke with the Democrat at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis where he was honored Wednesday with a 2018 Freedom Award.
Jamal Khashoggi on CBSN in 2017
Missing Saudi writer and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi spoke with CBSN's Reena Ninan in November 2017 to discuss Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. Watch the full interview.
Jamal Khashoggi's 2017 CBSN interview
Missing Saudi writer and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi spoke with CBSN's Reena Ninan in November 2017 to discuss Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
Trump says "it certainly looks" like Khashoggi is dead
If the Saudis are found responsible, Mr. Trump said there would be "very severe" consequences
Trump: Missing writer Khashoggi may be dead
President Trump, when asked if missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is dead, says, "It certainly looks that way." Watch his comments in full here.
Watch: Khashoggi criticizes Saudi prince's "impulsive behavior" in 2017 interview
Prince Mohammad bin Salman is "making a lot of power moves," the journalist told CBSN in November
Mnuchin cancels Saudi visit
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has canceled plans to attend a conference in Saudi Arabia as the Trump administration weighs its response to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke at the White House after returning from a trip to the region.
Mnuchin backs out of Saudi Arabia conference
The treasury secretary cited no reason for backing out of the "Davos in the Desert" conference
Bob Corker says the administration has "clamped down" on intelligence about Khashoggi case
Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman says White House has "clamped down" on intelligence about Khashoggi, according to Washington Post
Pompeo returns without answers on Khashoggi
The last known piece of writing from missing Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi appears in Thursday's Washington Post. It criticizes Arab governments for silencing the media and says other countries are allowing it to happen. President Trump says the U.S. wants the Turkish government to release any audio or video it may have of Khashoggi's disappearance. Weijia Jiang reports.
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U.S. announces new strikes on Iran as war intensifies
The U.S. announces new strikes on Iran just hours after a 4th consecutive nighttime barrage, as the war ramps back up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI nominee, set to appear at Senate confirmation hearing
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England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
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Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
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Louisiana man charged with murder in shooting of U.S. marshal
A Louisiana man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal who joined other officers in trying to arrest him.
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Watch Live: Blanche testifies at confirmation hearing for attorney general
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI nominee, to testify at Senate confirmation hearing
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave
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Senators introduce bipartisan plan to tackle Social Security insolvency
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Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
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Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years
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Watch Live: Blanche testifies at confirmation hearing for attorney general
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Jay Clayton, Trump's DNI nominee, to testify at Senate confirmation hearing
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Every ICE arrest team will now have an agent with a body camera, DHS says
Every ICE arrest team will have at least one law enforcement officer equipped with a body-worn camera going forward, DHS said Tuesday, after two fatal shootings by agents who didn't have cameras.
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Flights grounded at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
Houston prosecutor could bring charges against ICE agents in fatal shooting
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, who is investigating the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, told CBS News ICE's tactics "in no way resemble" the behavior of police agencies he's worked with.
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Alzheimer's blood test may show who's likely to develop it in 5 to 10 years
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Taco Bell removes some items amid outbreak
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Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers guessing which foods are safe
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
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England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina is a grudge match that will reopen decades-old wounds for both countries.
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U.S. announces new strikes on Iran as war intensifies
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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown
An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
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The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
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Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
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.
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26 Meta workers sue over alleged AI-aided layoffs of employees on leave
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI to choose people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave.
Major utility bill increases requested
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Scammers are using FaceTime to steal bank account passwords
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
Hochul halts NY data center construction
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
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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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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.
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Louisiana man charged with murder in shooting of U.S. marshal
A Louisiana man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a deputy U.S. marshal who joined other officers in trying to arrest him.
U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
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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.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
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ICE policy changes after latest shooting
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Iraqi leader's D.C. visit grounded flights
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