Collins, Heitkamp explain Kavanaugh votes
Sen. Collins voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Sen. Heitkamp voted not to. The two spoke to "60 Minutes" about why they voted the way they did. Scott Pelley reports.
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DOJ appeals mask ruling
The Justice Department has filed an appeal to reverse a judge's recent ruling that ended the nation's mask mandate on public transit. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports.
Philadelphia abruptly reverses mask mandate
Philadelphia dropped its indoor mask mandate just four days after it was reinstated. Nancy Chen has the latest.
DOJ appeals travel mask mandate ruling
The Justice Department has moved to reinstate the travel mask mandate at the request of the CDC. Meanwhile, for travelers who are immunocompromised or who have young, unvaccinated children, the end of travel mask mandates is a frightening change. Errol Barnett has more.
Questions surround end of travel mask mandate
A judge's decision to end the national mask mandate on public transit has many travelers confused. Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director and current president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss how to navigate travel.
Protecting yourself after travel mask mandate ends
Amid concerns that mask mandates are being lifted too soon on planes and public transportation, Dr. Jon LaPook shares more on what you can do to protect yourself while traveling this summer.
Fallout over end of travel mask mandate
There was jubilation in the skies as airline passengers found out masks were no longer required. But parents traveling with young children, who aren't yet eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, are concerned about the change. Errol Barnett shares the latest.
Judge allows suit challenging congresswoman's reelection bid
A federal judge on Monday paved the way for an effort to disqualify GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia from running for reelection over her role in the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol to proceed. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen chat with CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns about the controversy.
Judge voids mask mandate for travelers
A federal judge in Florida voided the CDC's COVID mask mandate on public transportation, including airplanes, trains and buses. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is reinstating its indoor mask mandate. Nikki Battiste has more.
Judge Jackson closer to SCOTUS confirmation
Support from two more Republican senators is moving Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson closer to confirmation as a Supreme Court justice. A final vote could come this week. Nikole Killion reports.
GOP senator backs Judge Jackson for SCOTUS
Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has picked up the support of Sen. Susan Collins. The Republican lawmaker said she would vote for Jackson because she has "the experience, qualifications and integrity" needed to serve on the Supreme Court.
Notebook: "Jackassery" at Jackson hearings
John Dickerson reflects on the questioning of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court confirmation hearings, where some senators used the occasion to promote themselves or make political points instead of honestly examining her qualifications for the bench.
GOP senators grill Supreme Court nominee on record
Ketanji Brown Jackson's second day of questioning during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings was filled with intense attacks about her record from Republicans. Jan Crawford reports.
Senate committee grills Supreme Court nominee
Ketanji Brown Jackson defended her record as a federal judge and public defender as she faced intense questioning during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Jan Crawford shares the latest.
Judge Jackson vows to defend Constitution
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court, vowed to defend the Constitution and remain independent during her opening statements before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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Confirmation hearings set for Judge Jackson
The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin confirmation hearings today for Supreme Court justice nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins “CBS News Mornings” from Capitol Hill with more on what to expect.
Judge Jackson’s hearings begin Monday
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would become the first African American woman on the Supreme Court, will go before the Senate Judiciary Committee beginning Monday for opening statements. CBS News’ congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Getting to know SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
The highly-esteemed Circuit Court of Appeals judge, nominated by President Biden for the Supreme Court, stands just five feet one inch tall, and is poised to knock down one more barrier on the nation's highest court. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty talks with longtime friends of Ketanji Brown Jackson, who explain why they believe Jackson's nomination (if confirmed, she would be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court) is a testament to her brilliance and passion for the law.
Disney employees, former judge arrested in human trafficking sting, police say
Authorities arrested 108 people, including alleged child sexual predators and those seeking prostitutes.
Prince Andrew facing trial
A U.S. district judge ruled that Virginia Roberts Giuffre can move forward with her sex abuse suit against the Duke of York, rejecting arguments by Prince Andrew that he was protected by a 2009 plea agreement between Giuffre and Jeffrey Epstein. As CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports, Prince Andrew now faces three choices: head to court, appeal the decision, or reach a legal settlement with Giuffre.
Judge refuses Trump request to block docs
A federal judge denied former President Trump's request for executive privilege to keep the special committee investigating the assault on the U.S. Capitol from seeing his White House records. Kris Van Cleave has more on the ruling.
Hertz ordered to reveal data on car theft reports
A Delaware bankruptcy court judge has ordered Hertz to release data on auto theft reports filed against its customers. The decision comes after CBS News told the court the public had a right to see that information. CBS News' consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports.
Anita Hill & Christine Blasey Ford interview
The first public conversation between Anita Hill (who accused Judge Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment in front of his Supreme Court nominating committee) and Christine Blasey Ford (who testified about sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh) is featured in a new podcast, "Because of Anita." Co-hosts Cindi Leive and Salamishah Tillet join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their revealing interview.
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh denied bond
A judge denied bond for South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh over charges he stole millions after the death of his family's longtime housekeeper. Nikki Battiste is following the case.
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Trump threatens Iran and Houthis amid signs of U.S. military buildup
The U.S. is moving more refueling planes and possibly heavy bombers to the region as the war with Iran spreads to another vital Middle East waterway.
House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
U.S. and Saudis sign nuclear deal, contingent on joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves off Louisiana, heads for Texas. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow on actor's death: "My body went through shock"
Tenisha Warner, the widow of "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about coping with grief one year after his death.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over its Play app store and search engine
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
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Navy withholding sailors' service history, in another curb on press access
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Amish Shah projected to win Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Saudis sign nuclear deal, contingent on joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
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Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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Man sues OpenAI over medical advice
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Machine learning professor on OpenAI attack
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
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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Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
New details on Nolan Wells' cause of death
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
Protests after police shooting in Wisconsin
Four police officers are on leave after a man who was allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Within hours of the deadly shooting, there were protests and a vigil held for the man. Mark Strassmann has more.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
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.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
Consumers wary amid cyclospora outbreak
The cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce is having a big impact on wary consumers and businesses like Taco Bell as the number of confirmed cases rises. Carter Evans has more.
FDA weighs peptide restrictions
The FDA is convening an advisory committee over the next two days to discuss whether compounding pharmacies can dispense seven unapproved peptides with a doctor's prescription for special medical conditions. Some health experts are skeptical because of the lack of research. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
What does Nolan Wells' second autopsy reveal?
The family of Nolan Wells released its preliminary independent autopsy on the Mississippi teen who was found dead after a Fourth of July boating trip with friends. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi explains the limitations of the second, independent autopsy.
Epstein associate found dead in France
Daniel Siad, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead in France. Siad was a model scout who recruited young women and girls for Epstein over many years. He denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and also faced serious allegations of his own.