The day in politics: "Resistance" op-ed, Kavanaugh hearings, Kim Kardashian West
From a mysterious op-ed slamming President Trump by a senior administration official to Kim Kardashian West's reform efforts, here's what happened Wednesday
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Kim Kardashian West attends White House meeting on prison reform
Reality TV personality successfully appealed to Trump in May for a commutation for a great-grandmother serving a life sentence for a non-violent drug case
Followers vanish as Twitter purges millions of fake accounts
The great Twitter purge began Thursday afternoon, with fake followers disappearing from millions of accounts
Kylie Jenner on track to become youngest "self-made" billionaire ever, Forbes says
Jenner has built a $900 million fortune in less than three years thanks in large part to her wildly popular makeup line, Kylie Cosmetics
A tale of two Kims
From Kim Kardashian to Kim Jong Un, it's been a crazy two weeks in U.S. politics, but a pair of good ones for President Trump
Kanye West and Kid Cudi hold listening party for new album
Just a week after hosting a star-studded listening party for "Ye" in Jackson Hole, Kanye West hosted another event for another new album
Trump says he may pardon Muhammad Ali, who may not need a pardon
The boxing great lost his heavyweight crown when he refused to fight in the Vietnam War
Alice Marie Johnson's freedom
Alice Marie Johnson, 63, is celebrating after President Trump commuted her life sentence after a meeting with Kim Kardashian West. Johnson spoke to CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz on her first full day of freedom.
Alice Johnson starts her new life
Alice Johnson was serving a life sentence without parole for drug charges when reality star Kim Kardashian West heard her story and decided to lobby on her behalf. Now, she's out of prison and starting a new life. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz reports.
Alice Johnson embraces newfound freedom after two decades behind bars
Johnson was serving life without parole for drug charges, when Kim Kardashian West started lobbying for her release
Alice Johnson reunited with family
Alice Johnson embraced her family in an emotional reunion after spending 21 years behind bars for a nonviolent drug offense.
Woman championed by Kim Kardashian released from prison
Johnson is greeted by dozens of family members who see her for the first time since she was freed after 21 years behind bars
Alice Johnson: "You fought until I was free"
President Trump commuted Alice Johnson's life sentence on Wednesday after she was imprisoned for 21 years for her role in a cocaine distribution ring. Johnson and her daughter, Catina Scales, join "CBS This Morning" from Memphis to discuss how she spent her first day of freedom.
Freed drug offender hopes her life will encourage Trump to help others
Trump commuted Alice Marie Johnson's life sentence after she spent 21 years in prison for her role in a cocaine distribution ring
Tenn. man sent back to prison after release "worthy of a second chance"
After nearly two years of living as a free man, Matthew Charles will face another decade behind bars
Trump commutes life sentence
President Trump commuted to life sentence of a nonviolent drug convict Wednesday after a plea from Kim Kardashian West. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss why Alice Johnson received clemency when the president has been in favor for harsh penalties for drug offenders.
Trump eyes new pardons
President Trump commuted the sentence of a woman serving life for a nonviolent drug offense. It comes after Kim Kardashian West met with the president to argue her case. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Alice Marie Johnson reunites with family
Alice Marie Johnson was released from prison Wednesday. She was serving a life sentence for a non-violent drug crime. President Trump commuted her sentence after Kim Kardashian West advocated for her release last week. Johnson was behind bars for 21 years.
Trump commutes Alice Marie Johnson's sentence
Kim Kardashian West broke the news of the commutation to Johnson. She met with Trump last week and has been advocating for the grandmother who has been serving a life sentence
Trump commutes prison sentence
President Trump has commuted the sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, who was serving life in prison for a non-violent drug offense. Kim Kardashian West went to the White House last week to urge Mr. Trump to intercede. AP White House correspondent Zeke Miller joins CBSN with more.
Kanye West confirms he's bipolar on new album "Ye"
The album also touches on an argument he had with wife Kim Kardashian West
Trump tweets about meeting with Kim Kardashian West at the White House
Reality TV star has been pushing for the pardon of a grandmother serving a life sentence
Kim Kardashian visits White House
Kim Kardashian West met with President Trump Wednesday and discussed prison reform and sentencing. Kardashian West has been advocating for the release of Alice Marie Johnson, a 63-year-old woman serving a life sentence for a non-violent drug offense without the possibility of parole. CBS News White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany joins CBSN to discuss the meeting.
Charity drops Kanye West's mom's name after feud
A charity named after Kanye West's late mother, Donda West, is changing its name after a spat with Kim Kardashian West
Jameela Jamil calls Kardashian "toxic" over diet ad
Former presenter and actress Jameela Jamil, best known in the U.S. for her work on "The Good Place," took Kim Kardashian West to task
2 dead, about 15 missing after Grand Canyon hit by flash floods
Violent flash floods hit the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, the National Park Service said, leaving more than a dozen people missing.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
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Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
President Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran hard after it targeted American bases, which Tehran said was in retaliation for U.S. attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jury reaches verdict in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
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.
Tropical storm warning issued along Louisiana, Texas coasts
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm warning for coastal Texas and Louisiana on Monday as a tropical depression formed in the Gulf.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
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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Jury reaches verdict in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is 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 are still missing.
At least two people were killed and about 15 remain missing or unaccounted for 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.
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.
17-year-old girl indicted in San Diego mosque shooting over livestream
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl has been charged with murder by aiding and abetting in connection with the deadly rampage at the Islamic Center of San Diego in May.
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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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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigning after friction with Hegseth
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning, the White House confirmed.
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.
Judge orders National Guard shooting suspect to be force-fed
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused last year of fatally shooting a National Guard member and severely injuring another, has been refusing to eat for months while in government custody.
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Abdul El-Sayed's deleted tweets on 9/11 invite scrutiny of past remarks
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed deleted posts invoking 9/11 and the U.S. response.
House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
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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.
Cyclospora outbreak tied to 3 more states, FDA says
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
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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 the death toll from the Nepal floods surges over 900, Americans with loved ones among the 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
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Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
President Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran hard after it targeted American bases, which Tehran said was in retaliation for U.S. attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nicolás Maduro shares photos from New York prison: "We are standing firm"
In the two photographs, Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is wearing a gray tracksuit and making peace signs with his hands.
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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."
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
How to make a proper hoagie
Legend has it that Philadelphians have been living on hoagies since shipyard workers packed them for lunch during World War I. Liberty Kitchen executive chef Beau Neidhardt demonstrates for correspondent Susan Spencer how to construct a giant sandwich, Philadelphia-style. [Original air date: May 17, 2026.]
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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.
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.
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.
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.
details of OpenAI's Hugging Face hack
Some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, including OpenAI and Anthropic, signed an open letter warning of the increased threat of AI-enabled cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure. Matt Shumer, a venture capitalist and founder of somethingbig.ai newsletter, has more.
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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 reaches verdict in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is 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.
Lindsay Clancy jury deliberates for third day
Jury deliberations in the trial of Lindsay Clancy on will continue on Tuesday after no verdict was reached Monday. Clancy has admitted to killing her three children, but has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more.
Man accused of posing as 49ers player in scam
A man is facing charges of stealing more than $1 million from women he met online as part of an alleged romance scam. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Jared Ochacher report.
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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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Camp Goldie invites humans for a "play date"
Camp Goldie in New Jersey invites humans to "play dates" with its dozen or so golden retrievers. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
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.
Parents behaving poorly at kids' sports
Two youth football coaches near Pittsburgh had a fight on the field over the weekend, earning suspensions from the league and adding to a growing list of adults behaving badly at their kids' sporting events. Mark Strassmann reports.
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.
U.S.-Iran exchange new attacks
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Trump on Monday. Over the weekend, the war with Iran entered its seventh month, with the first exchange of attacks in weeks. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.