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Judge scraps mask mandate for travelers; Lori Vallow Daybell to appear in court
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Judge scraps mask mandate for travelers; Lori Vallow Daybell to appear in court
Federal government deploying military staff to support hospitals; Judge rules Prince Andrew must face sex abuse lawsuit
Superior Court Judge Gary N. Wilcox allegedly shared about 40 videos using a fake name.
In this CBS Reports documentary, Jim Axelrod peels back the curtain on a sobering reality of a justice system in crisis: For roughly half of the people murdered in America, no one is arrested for the crime.
Judge Elizabeth Scherer should be publicly reprimanded for showing bias toward the prosecution, a state commission concluded.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday put on hold a ruling last week from a Texas federal judge which halted the FDA's longtime approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
The threats peaked after former President Donald Trump was arraigned Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear before a New York judge Tuesday after he was indicted on charges related to a "hush money" scheme. The former president has been trying to stir up anger at the judge and others in the case. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from outside Manhattan criminal court.
The Baltimore state's attorney's office is reviewing a decision reinstating the murder conviction of Adnan Syed -- a man made famous by the "Serial" podcast. Paul Cassell, a law professor for the University of Utah and a former federal judge, joins CBS News to break down the new development in this widely known case.
CBS News has confirmed that a federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify before a grand jury about former President Donald Trump's effort to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The judge added that executive privilege does not apply, and that private exchanges between Trump and Pence are not off limits. Robert Costa reports.
The Mississippi state House is considering a controversial bill that allows for an expanded role of appointed judges and state police in the capital city of Jackson. Supporters of the bill said it improves public safety in the city, and critics said it intrudes on decision making and voting rights in the predominantly Black capital. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joined Jim Axelrod and Nikki Battiste to discuss why he opposes the bill.
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and son. A jury found him guilty after deliberating for less than 3 hours. Trial attorney Paul Batista joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Nancy Chen to discuss the outcome of the case.
The judge in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial ruled to allow the state to present evidence of the now disbarred South Carolina attorney's alleged financial crimes. The decision came after days of testimony from witnesses who were heard without the jury present as Judge Clifton Newman weighed the evidence, for which Murdaugh faces 99 charges separate from the murder case. Nikki Battiste reports.
The judge in the Alex Murdaugh trial ruled prosecutors can present evidence that money was a motive. Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Video of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, being attacked will be made public following a ruling by a California judge. The Transportation Dept. is examining whether Southwest Airlines knowingly over-sold flights last month, leading to a nationwide travel meltdown. Southwest blames the disruption on winter weather. And doctors in Texas separated conjoined twins in a historic 11-hour surgery. Both babies are recovering well.
A Georgia judge will decide whether to publicly release a report from a special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in that state. CBS News reporter Graham Kates has been following the investigation and joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
The Pentagon has proposed training 2,500 Ukrainian soldiers every month in Germany. A judge declared a mistrial in a case against “That 70s Show” star Danny Masterson, who had pleaded not guilty to charges of rape brought by three women. And LL Cool J led the festivities as the White House hosted its 100th annual Christmas tree lighting.
Missouri inmate Bobby Bostic was serving a 241-year sentence for a series of robberies he committed when he was only 16. Bostic, now 43, changed his life in prison. He went to school, read and wrote books, even though he had no hope of ever getting out. CBS News was there when Bostic was released thanks to the judge who first put him behind bars.
Missouri inmate Bobby Bostic was serving a 241-year sentence for a series of robberies he committed when he was only 16. Bostic, now 43, changed his life in prison. He went to school and read and wrote books, even though he had no hope of ever getting out. CBS News was there when Bostic was released thanks to the judge who first put him behind bars.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison delivered a statement after fired Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd. "I would not call today's verdict justice, however, because justice implies true restoration. But it is accountability, which is the first step towards justice." Watch his remarks and read more here.
CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues spoke with people outside the Minneapolis courthouse where Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd. Read more here.
George Floyd's family lawyer Ben Crump, who Reverend Al Sharpton called "the attorney general for Black America," addressed the media after Derek Chauvin was convicted on all charges. Watch part of his remarks and read more here.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kelly, at the sentencing hearing for a U.S. Capitol riot defendant, warned of parallels between the Jan. 6 insurrection and the election preceding the U.S. Civil War. She admonished the defendant, Jesus Rivera, for failing to follow his oath as a Marine and said that the "unlawful action" on Jan. 6 "degrades our Constitution." She sentenced him to eight months in prison.
The suspect accused of assaulting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul, was arraigned on Tuesday. A judge denied David DePape, who pleaded not guilty, bail during the hearing. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Los Angeles reinstates indoor mask mandate; judge delays sentencing in Mollie Tibbetts case
As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
President Trump previously said he had called off "second wave of attacks" on a cooperative Venezuela.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Minneapolis is reeling after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman on the city's south side Wednesday morning.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The Washington National Opera is moving performances away from the Kennedy Center.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Midsize cities like Pittsburgh and Columbia, South Carolina, offer some of the best employment prospects, analysis finds.
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
Three Democratic lawmakers said they were denied access to the ICE facility at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Lawmakers are demanding a range of actions, from a full investigation and policy changes to the defunding of ICE operations and the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Greenland's leaders said the island's future must be decided by its people.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday that she is suspending payments on all active and future awards from the USDA to Minnesota amid the long-running fraud scandal in which the White House has alleged a misuse of federal funds.
Andy Provencher spent a year searching for the cause of his exhausting symptoms before a physician's assistant suggested a rare illness.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
The media superstar, who has struggled with weight for much of her life, and a Yale School of Medicine doctor team up for a book that examines the biology of obesity, offering a new way forward.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed there is "no scientific evidence" the flu vaccine prevents hospitalizations or death in children, despite previous CDC guidance.
The new dietary guidelines recommend limits on added sugars and mention gut health. Here's what to know.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has indicated she'd like to give or share the prize with President Trump.
The strikes were part of a retaliatory operation for the ISIS terrorist ambush in Palmyra, Syria, in December that killed two American soldiers and one U.S. civilian interpreter.
Kurdish fighters were evacuated from a contested neighborhood in Syria's northern city of Aleppo, officials said, a move that could bring an end to several days of violent clashes with government forces.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
The leader of an independent Iranian news publication says President Trump's warnings are alarming officials and encouraging demonstrators.
Bob Weir, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. Weir was a cornerstone of the band, as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
"CBS Saturday Morning" predicts winners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, which airs Sunday on CBS and Paramount+ at 8pm ET.
Chris Perfetti's breakout role was as history teacher Jacob Hill in the hit comedy "Abbott Elementary," but the actor, who's co-starring with Jason Bateman in HBO's new limited series "DTF St. Louis," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" that his versatility comes from his stage experience.
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
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.
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying to make Gmail more like a personal assistant as it brings more of its Gemini AI to your inbox with three updates. The changes come with some privacy concerns. Jo Ling Kent explains.
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.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Hannah Pettey, 22, a married mother of two from Alabama, suffered debilitating pain and lost more than 45 pounds as her health rapidly declined. Doctors suspected either her mother or her husband were trying to poison her.
The investigation into the 1995 murder of Texas teacher Mary Catherine Edwards went cold for years. Advances in forensic science and tireless work by investigators would reveal the startling connection between the victim and her killer.
Michael McKee, 39, is accused of shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead in their Columbus, Ohio, home last month. Ali Bauman reports.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
Four crew members aboard the International Space Station will be brought home more than a month early in the coming days as NASA cuts its mission short due to health concerns. NASA says the ailing astronaut is stable and while it is not an emergency, weeks more in space are not in the best interest of their health.
The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA on Thursday postponed a scheduled spacewalk on the International Space Station due to a "medical concern." CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
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.
When a young woman nearly dies from poisoning, investigators focus on the two people she trusted the most. "48 Hours" correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
Bob Weir, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died. Weir was a cornerstone of the band, as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
Aside from the Golden Gate Bridge, there's probably no more famous landmark in the Bay Area than the Painted Ladies. Itay Hod shows how one man has been fighting to keep the beloved homes picture-perfect.
This week marks one year since wildfires erupted across the Los Angeles region. At least 31 people were killed, and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. Most have not been rebuilt. Andres Gutierrez reports.