Virginia delegate backs down on calls to impeach Justin Fairfax
"There has been an enormous amount of sincere and thoughtful feedback," Virginia delegate Patrick Hope tweeted
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Virginia's lieutenant governor under pressure
Virginia's Democratic lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, is under more pressure to step down after a second woman accused him of sexually assaulting her more than a decade ago. Fairfax denies both accusations. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Ralph Northam said racist photo controversy happened for "a reason"
"I know in my heart who I am and I know what I can do and Virginia," Northam told CBS
Virginia governor says he "overreacted" with initial apology for racist photo
When the picture surfaced earlier this month, Gov. Ralph Northam said it was the first time he had seen it
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Virginia Lt. Gov. faces new sexual assault allegation; Maduro blocks humanitarian aid amid crisis in Venezuela.
Calls grow for Va. leaders to resign
Justin Fairfax, the lieutenant governor of Virginia, is facing a new allegation of sexual assault, and calls for his resignation are mounting. Meanwhile, Governor Ralph Northam is refusing to step down from his position amid a scandal over a racist yearbook photo. President Trump has yet to weigh in on the controversy. CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham joins CBSN with the latest.
Northam vows to stay in office: "I'm not going anywhere"
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, Virginia's Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam says he will not resign amid the controversy over his racist yearbook photo. "I have thought about resigning, but I've also thought about what Virginia needs right now," Northam said.
Virginia Democrats reiterate calls for Northam, Fairfax to resign
Virginia's Don Beyer and Jennifer Wexton stand by their calls for their fellow Democrats to step down
"I'm not going anywhere": Northam vows to remain in office despite calls to resign
"Virginia needs someone that can heal. There's no better person to do that than a doctor," said Northam
Virginia Lt. Gov. calls for investigation into allegations
Several of the state's top Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, have called for Fairfax to step down
Virginia Lt. Gov. accused of sexual assault
A second woman is now accusing Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault as scandal consumes the state's government. The woman claims Fairfax raped her in 2000 when they were college students, a claim he denies. Nikole Killion reports.
Northam says he plans to address racial equality
Northam told the Washington Post it has been "a horrific week for Virginia"
Top Virginia Democrats call on Lt. Gov. Fairfax to step down
A second woman accused him of sexual assault — a college classmate of the Virginia lieutenant governor accused him of raping her when they were at Duke in 2000
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Justin Fairfax accused of assault
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is facing a second accusation of sexual assault. A woman released a statement Friday, alleging Fairfax raped her when they were both students in college. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Fairfax accuser told others, including congressman, about allegations
Vanessa Tyson claims that the incident took place during the 2004 Democratic National Convention
Va. reeling amid scandals for top 3 officials
The top three officials in Virginia's government are now all caught in separate scandals. State Attorney General Mark Herring admitted Wednesday he wore blackface to a college costume party in 1980. A few days ago, Herring called for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resign over a yearbook photo showing a man in blackface. There is also an allegation of sexual misconduct against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, which he denies. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Virginia AG admits to dressing in blackface as a student
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Uncertain future for Virginia's top Democrats amid several scandals
First, it was Virginia's governor. Then, the lieutenant governor. Now the state attorney general
Woman details alleged sexual assault by Virginia lieutenant governor
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax has repeatedly denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2004
Northam's former classmates "fully believe" he is not in racist photo
The Virginia governor has been under fire after a racist photo was uncovered on his 1984 medical school yearbook page
Ralph Northam's staff standing by him for now, source says
The Democrat, elected in 2017, is under fire over a racist photo printed under his name in a 1984 yearbook
Former supporters call on Virginia gov to resign over racist photo
Gov. Ralph Northam has been under fire since a racist photo from his 1984 medical school yearbook page emerged
Virginia's lieutenant governor denies sexual assault allegation
"I have lived my life in a way that I'm proud of," Fairfax told reporters on Monday
Virginia's lieutenant governor denies sex assault allegation
At the Virginia state Capitol on Monday, Democratic Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of Virginia strongly denied an uncorroborated sexual assault allegation first published by a conservative website, calling the accusation a "smear" and "character assassination." His remarks Monday afternoon come as many Democrats are calling for Gov. Ralph Northam to resign over the revelation of racist yearbook photos from his time in medical school, which would elevate Fairfax to the governorship.
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Trump warns "time is running out" on Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian military official rejected President Trump's ultimatum, calling it "a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action."
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White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at DOJ, sources say
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
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NASA troubleshoots Artemis II toilet problem in otherwise smooth flight
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Ousted Army chief of staff says soldiers deserve "courageous leaders" in email
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked George to step down and take immediate retirement, CBS News exclusively reported earlier this week.
Did Trump help write the latest White House East Wing court filing?
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
Janice Randle was found dead in her bed in 1992, but police couldn't make an arrest in the case until new information emerged.
3 hospitalized after bus crashes through Washington, D.C. restaurant
Washington, D.C., first responders said the building's structural integrity will be assessed once the bus is removed.
2 men and teen held in U.K. custody over Jewish charity ambulance attack
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Parker, Delle Donne among basketball greats set for Hall of Fame enshrinement
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
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Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges show they don't consider race
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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says he sees inflation as risk to 2026 rate cuts
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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
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Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
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Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
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Trump warns Iran of deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz: "Time is running out"
The war shows no signs of slowing as Iran responds to airstrikes with attacks across the region.
Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges show they don't consider race
The ruling follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general.
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Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
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New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
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HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
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Family of Iran military leader Soleimani has U.S. residence visas revoked
Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were granted U.S. asylum in 2019, but the government is now moving to strip them of their green cards.
2 men and teen held in U.K. custody over Jewish charity ambulance attack
All men were charged Friday with arson and being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
Deadly strikes in Ukraine and Russia kill 10, injure dozens
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Dutch police probe explosion outside a pro-Israel Christian center
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One dead, dozens injured in crush during rally at Peru soccer stadium
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The search continues for a missing American service member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet on Friday. Meanwhile, the Artemis II passed its halfway point to the moon.
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Drayton Farley performs "It's Called Doubt"
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Drayton Farley performs "The Luckier Ones"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "The Luckier Ones."
Drayton Farley performs "I Need Your Love"
Alabama native Drayton Farley was working at a local auto plant and making bedroom recordings just a few years ago. Now he's being compared to Americana greats like Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell. His new album, "A Heavy Duty Heart," is out now. Here's Drayton Farley performing "I Need Your Love."
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
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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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
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Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
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How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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Man arrested at retirement home for wife's murder decades earlier
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From 1996: FBI arrests suspected Unabomber
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More on Pam Bondi's firing
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Plot to poison man's root beer float
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Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
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NASA troubleshoots Artemis II toilet problem in otherwise smooth flight
A possibly frozen vent line forced the Artemis II astronauts to avoid using their space toilet while engineers worked to resolve the problem.
Moon-bound Artemis II astronauts enjoy a relaxed day in space
The Artemis II astronauts continued their long coast to the moon, capturing stunning photos along the way.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
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Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
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Frontenac, Kansas, is a community of 3,000 residents. When its city administrator received a mysterious $4.6 million dolllar donation from a couple whose dying wish was for a library to be built, the town sprung into action to solidify its legacy.