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Liberty University announces probe of Jerry Falwell Jr. amid scandal
The evangelical university has hired a forensic firm to investigate Liberty's operations during Falwell Jr.'s tenure as president, including financial and real estate dealings.
Liberty University accepts Jerry Falwell Jr. resignation
The evangelical leader is facing allegations of sexual impropriety involving a business associate.
Liberty University president forced out of job over sex scandal
Jerry Falwell, Jr. told CBS News he is stepping down as president of Liberty University in the wake of salacious allegations. Jericka Duncan reports.
Confusion over Jerry Falwell Jr. resignation
Taking over for his father thirteen years ago, Jerry Falwell Jr.'s reign as president of Liberty University may be ending. The news comes amid reports of his wife's alleged affair with a business partner that the couple met in 2012. Jericka Duncan reports.
Liberty University says Falwell Jr. "withdrew" his resignation
There were contradictory reports about Falwell's future at the evangelical school after a business associate alleged an inappropriate relationship.
2020 Republican National Convention kicks off
The Republican National Convention is beginning on Monday and President Trump appears in full control of the message. CBS News' Major Garrett and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with a look at what to expect this week.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
Liberty University wants reporters charged over coronavirus stories
School led by big Trump backer Jerry Falwell Jr. seeking trespassing counts against them for doing stories on Liberty staying partly open during pandemic.
Liberty's Falwell says he's target of "attempted coup"
Falwell says he believes he's partly being targeted for his loyalty to President Trump
Falwell says he has been asked to lead higher ed task force
The Liberty University predient was an early supporter of President Trump, and he said in Nov. that he had been offered the job of education secretary
Jerry Falwell Jr.: I turned down Cabinet position
The Liberty University President said the president-elect offered him the job of Secretary of Education, but he turned it down for personal reasons
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U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue
There's no confirmation of plans for new U.S.-Iran talks as the costly Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israel's fight with Hezbollah both continue despite ceasefires.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested
The soldier allegedly bet on Nicolás Maduro's removal as president of Venezuela before news of the raid was reported, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
Oklahoma tornado destroys homes, forces Air Force base to close
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down utility poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
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Person in custody in search for missing USF doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
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Study reveals the college majors that new grads regret the most
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
Planning a summer flight? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Air travel prices likely to get worse in coming weeks, Chevron CEO says
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved, Lutnick says
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries
The 32 Degrees Heated Socks can pose a burn risk due to the combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure created during athletic activities.
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Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Trump confirms he's weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines "for the right price"
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
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Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
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Netanyahu says he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
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U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue
There's no confirmation of plans for new U.S.-Iran talks as the costly Strait of Hormuz standoff and Israel's fight with Hezbollah both continue despite ceasefires.
60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Hegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes"
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
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Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Jake, speaks out about his parents' deaths: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed"
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells "CBS Mornings" that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book "Poetry Says It Better."
"Survivor" castaway on elimination from game
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant" explores Roald Dahl scandal
"Giant," which is now on Broadway, dramatizes a real-life scandal that stained the legacy of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Anthony Mason spoke to John Lithgow, who stars in the play, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
DiCaprio speaks at 2016 Paris Agreement signing
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
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Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
Victim has "nothing left" as AI fuels a surge in crypto fraud schemes
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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 to dispose of e-waste this Earth Day
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Meta to track workers' computer use to train AI
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
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60-foot octopus ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs, fossils show
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Mysterious "golden orb" found in deep sea in 2023 is finally identified
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far, study shows
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
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Person in custody in search for missing USF doctoral students
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
Probe into bet on Maduro's capture
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is being investigated for allegedly betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's removal from office before the raid was made public. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Cartel members linked to notorious drug lord's brother captured in Mexico
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Police stop man before alleged mass shooting
Florida police say they stopped a mass shooting by arresting a man who was on his way to Jazz Fest in New Orleans with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Cristian Benavides has details.
2 rival groups open fire in mall food court
A shooting broke out at a major mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where police said a feud in the food court ended with bullets flying and at least five people in the hospital. Matt Gutman reports.
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Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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Prince Harry's message to the U.S. on Ukraine
Prince Harry visited Kyiv and delivered remarks on the U.S.-Ukraine partnership as the war with Russia continues. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.
Charges against soldier for apparent bets
Federal investigators believe U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke placed bets on the prediction market Polymarket before a January announcement that Maduro had been captured, a source tells CBS News. Nicole Sganga reports and contributor Elliot Ackerman joins with more insight.
Pakistan says Iranians headed to Islamabad
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he is headed to Pakistan as hopes for more peace talks with the U.S. linger. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Ramy Inocencio report.
Ellen Burstyn reflects on impact of poetry
Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells "CBS Mornings" that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book "Poetry Says It Better."
Justice Department drops Jerome Powell probe
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Friday that the Justice Department is dropping the investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.