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Judge delaying sentencing for Michael Flynn; Vietnam refugees potentially in jeopardy
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American avoids Turks and Caicos jail
A judge in Turks and Caicos ruled that Bryan Hagerich, a Pennsylvania man arrested in the British territory for possessing ammunition, will not have to serve a mandatory minimum of 12 years in prison and will get a suspended sentence. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.
What's next for Harvey Weinstein
The State of New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction Thursday and has ordered a new trial. Julie Rendelman, a criminal defense attorney, and CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan look at the possible reasons why it was overturned and what it means for Weinstein, who was also convicted of rape in Los Angeles in 2022.
Trump's legal cases update
Former President Donald Trump attends a Florida court session today, seeking dismissal of charges related to holding classified documents. In a separate development, a Georgia judge has dropped some charges against Trump and his allies in the election interference case, while the core racketeering charges remain.
Judge sets date in Trump "hush money" trial
On Monday, a judge agreed to reduce Donald Trump’s bond from $464 million to $175 million at a court hearing for his New York civil fraud case. It was a busy day for the former president, as a date was also set for his criminal “hush money” trial. It is scheduled to begin April 15 after a judge rejected Trump’s bid to delay the trial.
Judge allows appeal of Fani Willis decision
The judge who ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on Georgia's election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others as long as special prosecutor Nathan Wade steps aside will allow the defendants to appeal the decision. The case against Trump will continue while an appeal is heard, but could eventually be delayed again. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
New rules aim to prevent "judge shopping"
The Judicial Conference of the United States, the federal agency that sets guidelines for America's judiciary, has taken a major step to stop plaintiffs from seeking the most favorable judge for their case, a practice known as "judge shopping." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains.
Some charges dropped in Georgia election case
A Fulton County judge in the Georgia election interference case dismissed six of the counts in the 41-count indictment brought against former President Donald Trump and some of his associates. Trump was charged with three of the six counts that were dropped. CBS News' Jared Eggleston explains.
James Crumbley trial enters closing arguments
Closing arguments in the trial of James Crumbley, the father of a Michigan school shooter, began Wednesday. The defense rested its case after calling one witness. Crumbley faces four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly school shooting his son carried out in 2021. CBS News Detroit's Andres Guiterrez reports.
Manhattan DA seeks Trump gag order in NY case
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office is pointing to former President Donald Trump's past behavior during court procedures as it seeks a gag order in his "hush money" payment trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in Trump's legal woes.
Martin J. Siegel on book "Judgment and Mercy"
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg's trial for espionage captured the nation's attention in 1951. The judge in the case, Irving Robert Kaufman, sentenced the couple to death in an infamous decision. Now, Martin J. Siegel is taking a look at Kaufman's life and reexamining his legacy. Michelle Miller has more.
Judge rejects Alex Murdaugh request for new trial
A judge has rejected convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial. Murdaugh and his lawyers alleged a court clerk improperly influenced the jury when he was convicted of killing his wife and one of his sons. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Not guilty pleas for Idaho murders suspect
A judge in Idaho entered not guilty pleas on behalf of Bryan Kohberger, accused in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. Lilia Luciano talks with the father and sister of one of the victims.
Detention ruling delayed for Pentagon leaker
A judge delayed a detention ruling for Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira. The suspect's father testified for the defense arguing for supervised release, but federal prosecutors claim Teixeira is a flight risk and has a troubling history of violent and racist rhetoric. Catherine Herridge reports from Washington.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's link to history
With Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as the first African American woman to sit on the Supreme Court, "CBS Mornings" national correspondent Jericka Duncan discusses Jackson's influence with James Meredith, who won a 1962 Supreme Court case to become the first African American student at the University of Mississippi, and Madison Morgan, a 12-year-old Washington resident who asked President Biden to appoint her as the first African American woman on the Supreme Court.
First Black woman confirmed to Supreme Court
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to be confirmed to serve on the Supreme Court. The accomplished 51-year-old mother of two garnered three Republican votes to join Democrats in backing her nomination. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Senate panel voting on Supreme Court nominee
The Senate Judiciary Committee is voting to move the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the full Senate. She's expected to be confirmed as the first African American woman to serve on the high court later this week.
Day 3: Judge Jackson's confirmation hearing
For a second day, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson fielded more questions from senators during her confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
New hearing ordered in Trump's Georgia case
A Georgia judge has scheduled a hearing next month in former President Trump's 2020 election interference case. This comes after allegations that District Attorney Fani Willis is romantically involved with a prosecutor she hired. CBS News’ Nikole Killion reports.
Judge delays Fani Willis deposition
A judge in Georgia says he needs more information before deciding whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must testify in the divorce case of Nathan Wade, whom Willis hired to be the lead prosecutor in the state's election interference case against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants. Willis is accused of having an improper relationship with Wade. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Trump clashes with judge during trial
Former President Donald Trump was in court in New York on Thursday for closing arguments in his civil trial brought on by New York Attorney General Letitia James. CBS News' Robert Costa has more.
Man attacks judge in Las Vegas courtroom
A man who was seen on camera leaping over the bench to attack a judge in a Las Vegas courtroom was hit with new charges Thursday. Carter Evans has the latest.
Texas judge grants woman's abortion request
A Texas judge ruled Thursday she would allow a Dallas-area woman to get an emergency abortion, despite the state's near-total ban. Texas is one of several states that imposed strict limitations on the procedure in the wake of last year's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Trump takes the stand, clashes with judge
Former President Donald Trump is testifying in a Manhattan courtroom Monday in the civil fraud case filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which could determine the fate of his business empire. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa is in court watching Trump's testimony and professor John C. Coffee, the director of Columbia University's Center on Corporate Governance, joins CBS News with an analysis of what the case could mean for Trump and his company.
Suspect's SUV found after shooting death of judge
An SUV belonging to a man suspected in the shooting death of a Maryland judge outside his home was found Saturday, but the suspect remains at large. The shooting happened just hours after the judge presided over a hearing in the suspect's divorce trial.
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Tankers attacked as Trump mulls new strikes in "little war" with Iran
Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran, while downplaying the "relatively little" 6-month war.
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
Tropical Storm Edouard threatens Louisiana, Texas coasts
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for parts of the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard.
2 dead, at least 1 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods
Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, causing "extensive damage" to the park's water infrastructure.
Supreme Court continues to allow construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
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Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
Guilty verdict in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
3 friends went hiking in the Grand Canyon. 1 died, 2 were reported missing.
At least two people were killed after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
Woman says she saw through alleged 49ers fraudster's claims: "Too good to be true"
Federal authorities allege that Daejon Love posed as an NFL player and real estate investor to defraud more than two dozen women of $1.3 million.
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E&Y to award $100 million in bonuses for workers who show people skills
Management consulting firm EY said it will reward employees who demonstrate human skills, such as business acumen and judgment.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
Will Trump's Venezuela oil deal ease U.S. gas prices?
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos for life after suspicious trades
George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.
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Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested"
The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Mass. primary features Markey vs. Moulton and more key races
Massachusetts is holding its 2026 primary election on Tuesday, with the ballot featuring a Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Spectator calls low stadium flyover a top life moment: "Amazing"
An extremely low flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has left many people asking: How low is too low?
Families of those missing after Nepal floods struggle to cling to hope as death toll passes 1,000
As the death toll from the Nepal floods passes 1000, Americans with loved ones among the nearly 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
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John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's 2027 Met Gala exhibit has been canceled, both he and the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday, following weeks of scrutiny for his past antisemitic and racist remarks.
Tommy Davidson on "The Varnell Hill Show"
Tommy Davidson, who starred in "Martin," sits down with "CBS Mornings" and gets emotional about his spinoff, "The Varnell Hill Show," and the hard work behind it. Plus, he sings out the show as Varnell in "Martin."
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St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
Data center controversy grips St. Louis
Tech companies pour trillions of dollars into new data centers, the backbone of the AI boom. But many communities across the U.S. are rejecting them. A recent Gallup poll found that more than 70% of Americans don't want data centers in their area. St. Louis is in the middle of the national fight, and Tony Dokoupil takes a visit.
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.
A look at data centers' public image
Residents in Southaven, Mississippi, told CBS News reporter Lauren Fitchen that their local AI data center is causing noise and air pollution, and they are working to fight back. Greg Matusky, the owner and founder of public relations agency Gregory, which works with AI companies to try to improve their public image, joins CBS News to discuss.
FTC and 22 states sue Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharge scheme
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Times Square stabbing victim and suspect dead
One of the two people stabbed in Times Square on Monday has died, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says. The suspect is also dead after being shot by police.
Guilty verdict in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
Police shooting in Times Square
Warning: Disturbing footage. NYPD officers opened fire on a woman allegedly wielding at least one knife in Times Square on Monday. Tom Hanson reports from New York City.
NYPD investigating Times Square police shooting
The New York City Police Department is investigating after officers shot a woman in Times Square, who they say stabbed two people. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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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.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Face Your Finances and Finance Your Face
Should Botox be a line item on your budget? Special guest host and certified financial planner Kayla Sabbagh joins Jill and Mark to discuss the rise in cosmetic procedures among young people — and how to manage your face and your finances. Plus, can you guess the price of private school in Indiana? Jill, Mark, and Kayla counsel caller Rachel on whether or not she can afford to pay to send her kid to private preschool.
Footage of Nepal search and rescue efforts
On Monday, search, rescue and recovery efforts continued in Nepal after the devastating floods last week. Around 4,200 people are still missing and at least 903 people have been killed, according to Nepal's national disaster agency. Videos show some of the efforts.
Could an American man win this year's U.S. Open
The Athletic's Lukas Weese joins CBS News to discuss who has the best chances with the U.S. Open tennis tournament underway in New York City.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.