Kenneth Starr on Mueller probe
Kenneth Starr, former independent counsel in the Clinton-era Whitewater investigation, discusses the pace and progress of Robert Mueller's Russia investigation with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
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Ken Starr's Whitewater Investigation
Kenneth Starr, whose investigation of former President Bill Clinton led to an impeachment trial, has died. In 1998, Morley Safer reported on Starr's tactics while he was acting as special Whitewater prosecutor.
Trump's legal team for impeachment trial
President Trump's legal team for his impeachment trial is taking shape. It will be led by White House counsel Pat Cipollone and the president's personal attorney Jay Sekulow, along with Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr and others. CBS News' Natalie Brand, McClatchy congressional reporter Emma Dumain, and AP White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN with the latest developments.
What to expect in week 2 of Trump's impeachment trial
The trial could end as early as this week, or stretch into next month, depending on a range of factors.
How 27 senators in Trump impeachment trial voted in Bill Clinton's
27 sitting senators are on record about where they stood the last time a president faced impeachment.
What to know about the impeachment process
Here's a look at where things stand as the impeachment probe finally comes to trial in the Senate
Who's on Trump's impeachment legal team? Here's the list.
"President Trump has done nothing wrong and is confident that this team will defend him, the voters, and our democracy from this baseless, illegitimate impeachment," the White House said.
Impeachment déjà vu: Ken Starr added to Trump's defense team
Alan Dershowitz, a longtime Democrat who often defends the president on television, is also joining the team.
Unlike Clinton impeachment, Trump impeachment inquiry has no special prosecutor
The House passed a resolution defining the rules for the impeachment inquiry going forward on Thursday
Kavanaugh memo on Lewinsky scandal
As confirmation hearings for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, grow closer, the National Archives is releasing material from Kavanaugh's time working on independent counsel Ken Starr's investigation of the Clinton administration. In a newly released memo from 1998, Kavanaugh writes that he is opposed to giving the president a "break," and includes a series of pointed, and somewhat vulgar, questions for Clinton. Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Starr report released 20 years ago
Tuesday marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Starr report, which led to President Bill Clinton's impeachment. Leon Neyfakh, a reporter for Slate and host of the "Slow Burn" podcast, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss some of the similarities and differences between Starr's investigation and special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.
Ken Starr: "I won't" apologize to Lewinsky
In this excerpt of "CBS This Morning's" conversation with Ken Starr, the former independent counsel who's out with a new book called "Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation" says he doesn't owe Monica Lewinsky an apology, but is regretful of the pain caused by the Bill Clinton probe.
Ken Starr: I won't apologize to Monica Lewinsky
Former independent counsel says he is sorry for the pain the 1990s investigation caused her and the nation
Ken Starr warns: "Impeachment is hell"
In this excerpt of "CBS This Morning's" conversation with Ken Starr, the former independent counsel, who's out with a new book called "Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation," discusses lessons from the Bill Clinton probe and the parallels to the current special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. election.
Ken Starr: "Impeachment is hell"
Former independent counsel says there are "eerie similarities" between his investigation of President Bill Clinton and Robert Mueller's special counsel probe of President Trump
Ken Starr "regretted" Bill Clinton probe
Former independent counsel Ken Starr is speaking out in detail for the first time about his investigations and the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. In his new book, "Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation," Starr writes: "I deeply regret that I took on the Lewinsky phase of the investigation. But at the same time, as I still see it twenty years later, there was no practical alternative to my doing so." Starr joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss "eerie similarities" between his investigation and the current Russia probe.
Transcript: Ken Starr on "Face the Nation," June 10, 2018
Starr joined us to discuss the similarities between the Whitewater probe and special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election
Lawyer: Baylor settles with woman who said rape was ignored
The first woman to sue Baylor University over mishandled rape allegations has settled her case
Report: Ex-Baylor head lifted football player suspension
Ken Starr lifted the academic misconduct suspension of a football player who allegedly went on to commit sexual assaults, the Wall Street Journal reports
Big 12 demands Baylor come clean about sexual assault on campus
At Baylor, the Baptist student code bans sex on campus -- but many female students say what's tolerated is rape
Ken Starr makes announcement after being ousted as Baylor president
Former special prosecutor was removed as school's president amid scandal over handling of sex assault cases involving football players
Trump says he's "sort of" made up his mind on Venezuela as top officials mull options
The president told reporters Friday evening he's "sort of" made up his mind about his next steps in Venezuela, which his administration blames for narco trafficking.
Trump says he's withdrawing support for onetime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
President Trump said late Friday he will no longer support Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking a dramatic break with a onetime Trump loyalist who has increasingly criticized the president and her party's leadership.
Trump asks Justice Department to probe Epstein's ties to Democrats, banks
President Trump accused Democrats of using what he calls the "Epstein hoax" to defect blame for the government shutdown.
Judge officially drops 3 charges in Georgia's Trump election case
A Georgia judge has officially dropped three charges in the state's election interference case against President Trump and others.
U.S. reopens Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads is now one of five locations where U.S. forces are operating in Puerto Rico, an American territory strategically positioned north of Venezuela.
South Carolina killer who wrote message in victim's blood is executed by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, was executed for killing a man in his home and writing "catch me if u can" on the wall with the victim's blood.
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee, bananas and other food imports
President Trump exempted foods like beef and bananas from his sweeping country-by-country tariffs on Friday.
"Last Chance U" coach John Beam dies after shooting at Laney College
"Last Chance U" coach and Laney College athletic director John Beam died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus, police announced.
Only 16 of over 600 detained by ICE in Chicago area have criminal histories
The Trump administration has released the names of more than 600 people detained by immigration agents, and whose arrests might have violated a court order, and only 16 of them have been identified by the federal government as a "high public safety risk" because of their alleged criminal histories.
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Disney and YouTube TV reach new deal, ending dayslong blackout
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday.
Teen defeats his mentor and high school civics teacher in local board election
In the Surry County Board of Supervisors race last week, 19-year-old Cameran Drew took on his favorite high school teacher and mentor, Kenneth Bell.
Washington confirms case of bird flu strain never before reported in humans
Health officials in Washington state said a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first human case in the U.S. since February.
White House appeals ruling blocking National Guard deployment in Portland
In a 106-page opinion last week, a judge found that even though the president is entitled to "great deference" in his decision on whether to call up the National Guard, he did not have a legal basis for doing so.
South Carolina man who wrote message in victim's blood is executed by firing squad
Stephen Bryant, 44, was executed for killing a man in his home and writing "catch me if u can" on the wall with the victim's blood.
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Disney and YouTube TV reach new deal, ending dayslong blackout
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday.
Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee, bananas and other food imports
President Trump exempted foods like beef and bananas from his sweeping country-by-country tariffs on Friday.
Cassidy says he's working with White House on plan to cut health insurance costs
"We're absolutely in communication with the White House," Senate health committee chair Bill Cassidy said of plans to come up with a fix for high health care costs.
Should you worry about an AI bubble? Investment pros weigh in.
The stock market has stumbled on concerns that the surge in artificial intelligence stocks could echo the dot-com bubble.
White House drops plan to make airlines pay travelers for delayed flights
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposal that would have made airlines pay passengers up to $775 for flight disruptions.
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Trump says he's withdrawing support for onetime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
President Trump said late Friday he will no longer support Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking a dramatic break with a onetime Trump loyalist who has increasingly criticized the president and her party's leadership.
Trump says he's "sort of" made up his mind on Venezuela as top officials mull options
The president told reporters Friday evening he's "sort of" made up his mind about his next steps in Venezuela, which his administration blames for narco trafficking.
U.S. reopens Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads is now one of five locations where U.S. forces are operating in Puerto Rico, an American territory strategically positioned north of Venezuela.
Teen defeats his mentor and high school civics teacher in local board election
In the Surry County Board of Supervisors race last week, 19-year-old Cameran Drew took on his favorite high school teacher and mentor, Kenneth Bell.
White House appeals ruling blocking National Guard deployment in Portland
In a 106-page opinion last week, a judge found that even though the president is entitled to "great deference" in his decision on whether to call up the National Guard, he did not have a legal basis for doing so.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of precancerous polyps, study finds
Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says "I don't see political party lines" on health care
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
Some Cheetos and Doritos won't have their bright color anymore
New versions of Cheetos and Doritos, without artificial flavors or dyes, will be sold in December.
FDA's plan to boost cheaper copycat drugs could stall at patent office
The FDA's push for lower-cost medicines looks good on paper, but the patent office under President Trump may be going in the opposite direction.
Death in N.J. believed to be 1st linked to meat allergy spread by ticks
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
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U.S. reopens Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads is now one of five locations where U.S. forces are operating in Puerto Rico, an American territory strategically positioned north of Venezuela.
World's largest-known spider's web discovered in cave in Greece
The behavior, which had never been observed before, stunned scientists as, typically, the larger house spider would prey on its smaller neighbor.
Russian military spy ship tracked by U.S. Coast Guard off Hawaii coast
An HC-130 Hercules helicopter and a Coast Guard cutter were dispatched to monitor the ship, officials said.
Man who rushed Ariana Grande at "Wicked: For Good" premiere is charged
Australian man Johnson Wen was charged with "being a public nuisance" after rushing Ariana Grande, according to court documents.
Eggs thrown at former Spanish soccer boss who kissed player
Luis Rubiales, former head of Spain's soccer federation, was pelted by eggs while presenting his memoir. His own uncle threw them.
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SAG Awards will change name next year
The Screen Actors Guild Awards are now called the Actor Awards.
Book excerpt: "Defying Gravity," a biography of "Wicked" composer Stephen Schwartz
Biographer Carol de Giere explores the creative career of the Grammy- and Oscar-winning composer of such treasured Broadway and movie hits as "Godspell," "Pippin" and "Wicked."
Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter reunite on Broadway
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, who starred together in the 1989 film "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," are reuniting for the latest Broadway revival of "Waiting for Godot." The actors talk with "CBS Mornings" about the play and their decadeslong friendship.
Alanis Morissette on vulnerability, healing
Alanis Morissette was 21 in 1996 when she won four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, for "Jagged Little Pill." Thirty years later, Morissette brought a new vulnerability to the stage during her recent residency in Las Vegas. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers has more.
Lee Pace on "The Running Man" assassin role
Lee Pace is starring in the new thriller, "The Running Man," which is based on a Stephen King novel. It takes place in a society in the near future where contestants participate in a reality game show and are hunted by professional assassins. Pace speaks to "CBS Mornings" about playing Evan McCone, the masked chief hunter in the group of assassins, and what inspires his love for acting.
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Should you worry about an AI bubble? Investment pros weigh in.
The stock market has stumbled on concerns that the surge in artificial intelligence stocks could echo the dot-com bubble.
AI used in Chinese cyberattack
The AI firm Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its artificial intelligence tools to spy on tech companies, financial institutions and government agencies in what it believes is the first documented case of a worldwide cyberattack with minimal human involvement. CBS News contributor Chris Krebs, the former head of the federal government's cybersecurity agency, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what this could mean for the future and how to prevent it.
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.
Anthropic says Chinese hackers used its AI chatbot in cyberattacks
State-sponsored cybercriminals used Anthropic's tech to target tech companies, financial institutions and other organizations, AI company alleges.
People can't tell AI-generated music from real thing anymore, survey shows
It's become nearly impossible for people to tell the difference between music generated by artificial intelligence and that created by humans, according to a survey of 9,000 people.
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World's largest-known spider's web discovered in cave in Greece
The behavior, which had never been observed before, stunned scientists as, typically, the larger house spider would prey on its smaller neighbor.
Scientists discover new "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns
Kit Prendergast discovered the bee while surveying a critically endangered wildflower and was drawn to the insect's unique appearance.
Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's
Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's – a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.
Embryo testing that predicts height, IQ
Herasight is a genetic screening company that charges $50,000 to allow hopeful parents to analyze embryos for genetic information like lifespan, height and IQ in life.
James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA, dies at 97
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
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New details on suspect in coach killing
The city of Oakland, California, is in mourning for the loss of a legendary football coach, featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U." Sixty-six-year-old John Beam died after he was shot on Thursday. CBS News' Juliette Goodrich reports on new details about the investigation.
"Last Chance U" coach John Beam dies after shooting at Laney College in Oakland
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
"Last Chance U" coach John Beam dies
John Beam, a former football coach featured in Netflix's "Last Chance U," has died one day after being shot in California, police announced on Friday. Authorities said the suspect knew Beam but did not play for him.
Factors fueling the rise in U.S. executions
Executions in the U.S. are rising, with 42 taking place in 2025 so far, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. Executive director Robin Maher joins CBS News to discuss what could explain the increase.
Marjorie Taylor Greene on Epstein files
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia spoke to CBS News exclusively about joining calls for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. This comes as survivors react to the latest batch of emails released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn launches twin Mars probes
Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, plans to challenge SpaceX with the powerful, partially reusable New Glenn rocket.
Remote telescope farm helps far away stargazers beat light pollution
Customers send their telescopes to Starfront Observatories, where amateur stargazers can view the night sky unencumbered by artificial light.
Severe geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to much of U.S.
A severe geomagnetic storm could cause widespread disruption to infrastructure technology and make northern lights visible for much of the northern half of the U.S.
Building the next space station
Astronauts opened the hatch to the International Space Station for the first time 25 years ago. The station will be retired at the end of the decade and there's a new type of space race on to replace it. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump re-nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to run NASA
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
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The President's Pardon | Sunday on 60 Minutes
President Trump's pardon of Changpeng Zhao came shortly after Zhao's company, Binance, helped catapult the Trump family's cryptocurrency firm, World Liberty Financial, into international recognition. The firm is a major source of the Trump family's fortune. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.
Extended interview: Chris Matthews
Nearly 100 years after the birth of Robert F. Kennedy, a new book by political commentator Chris Matthews explores what made him such an iconic and lasting figure. Matthews joins "The Takeout" to discuss "Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Still Matters," the state of the Democratic Party and more.
Southern California preps for possible floods
An atmospheric river sweeping California is bringing some rain to the southern part of the state, with more than 20 million people under flood watch advisories. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more from Los Angeles.
19-year-old defeats former teacher in county race
A local election became a lesson in kindness when a teen challenged and then defeated his former teacher. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Chess Boxing | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Brains meet brawn in the world of chess boxing, a sport in which competitors face off on the chess board and also in the boxing ring. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.