Brothers say Hawaii police framed them for tourist's 1991 murder
Albert "Ian" Schweitzer, who spent over two decades in prison for the killing of Dana Ireland, was released in 2023 based on new evidence.
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Harry settles suit against Murdoch's U.K. tabloids
Just ahead of the start of trial, Prince Harry reached a financial settlement with the News Group Newspapers, a group of British tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch, in his lawsuit alleging the tabloids violated his privacy. As part of the settlement, Harry also received a public apology in which the newspapers acknowledged "phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information." Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Details on Prince Harry tabloid settlement
Prince Harry and the U.K. tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch have reached a settlement after a years-long court battle. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Ice chunk from JetBlue plane crashed through couple's ceiling, lawsuit says
A California couple is suing for $1 million in damages, citing property damage and emotional distress.
Tabloid publisher apologizes to Prince Harry
A settlement has been reached between Prince Harry and U.K. tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch with the publisher apologizing to Harry for illegally invading his privacy. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's U.K. News Group
Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British News Group Newspapers for an apology and "substantial damages."
Elon Musk's DOGE faces lawsuit as Donald Trump is inaugurated
National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.
Nippon, U.S. Steel sue Biden administration
U.S. Steel is suing the Biden administration over the president's decision to block the company's $15 billion acquisition by Japan's Nippon Steel. International investment expert Sarah Bauerle Danzman joins "America Decides" to break down the suit.
Suit claims Fox Sports ex-host offered hairstylist $1.5 million for sex
Attorneys for Noushin Faraji are seeking unspecified damages from Skip Bayless, Fox Sports and Fox Corporation, according to the lawsuit.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Trump loses appeal of sexual abuse verdict
An appeals court on Monday rejected President-elect Donald Trump's bid to overturn a jury's verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. The decision stems from a lawsuit by writer E. Jean Carroll and upholds the $5 million award granted to her. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Tennessee to introduce a new lethal injection method
More than 2 years after Tennessee abruptly halted the execution of Oscar Smith, the state announced a new lethal injection method.
Judge rules that accuser in rape suit against Jay-Z, Diddy can remain anonymous
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Trump sues newspaper and pollster
President-elect Donald Trump has sued the Des Moines Register over a pre-election poll that had him trailing Vice President Kamala Harris in Iowa. He ultimately won the state by 13 points. The lawsuit accuses the outlet and pollster Ann Selzer of election interference. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Trump sues Des Moines Register over poll, promises more media lawsuits
President-elect Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register comes on the heels of ABC's agreement to pay $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit he filed earlier this year.
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescription
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
Albertsons sues Kroger after merger blocked
Grocery giant Albertsons called off its nearly $25 billion merger with Kroger after a federal judge temporarily blocked the union Tuesday in an effort to protect consumers from increasing costs. Albertsons is also suing the rival grocery chain, claiming Kroger willfully breached the merger agreement. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the details.
What may be next after Infowars sale blocked
A federal judge is blocking the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to the satirical news outlet The Onion. A bankruptcy auction initially forced Jones to sell off the conspiracy theory platform. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses why the judge blocked the sale and what could happen next.
Albertsons calls off Kroger merger, sues for breach of contract
Albertsons said it is calling off its merger with Kroger and is suing the rival grocery chain for breach of contract.
Amazon sued over slower deliveries to low-income neighborhoods
Amazon allegedly stopped its fastest delivery service to almost 50,000 Prime subscribers in two District of Columbia ZIP codes.
Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Former TV host Charlie Rose settles sexual harassment lawsuit
In settling, the three plaintiffs said they assign no "ill intent" to Rose and realize now that his conduct could be subject to interpretation.
Walmart must pay driver it accused of fraud $35 million, jury says
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Texas woman who believes she was switched at birth sues hospital for accountability
Being switched at birth is something you rarely hear about, but a Glen Rose woman said it happened to her almost 50 years ago.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
A federal judge in Seattle granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.
Hegseth clears procedural vote for defense secretary
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit
President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
See the full list of Oscar nominations for 2025 Academy Awards
Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.
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Hughes Fire in Castaic grows, map shows areas under evacuation orders
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area that left parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.
Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
The biggest Oscar nomination snubs of 2025
In a crowded field of potential acting nominees, many big names and winners of other awards were shut out Thursday from the Academy Award nominations — and one made Oscars history.
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Sen. Warren: Big banks hiked interest on borrowers, but not for savers
As interest rates rose, banks charged more for credit cards and loans, but held rates paid on savings accounts.
Hegseth clears procedural vote for defense secretary
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
A federal judge in Seattle granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday as Republicans work to approve officials to the top posts in his administration amid delays by Democrats.
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Sen. Warren: Big banks hiked interest on borrowers, but not for savers
As interest rates rose, banks charged more for credit cards and loans, but held rates paid on savings accounts.
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
Which industries are most vulnerable to Trump's immigration crackdown?
Mass deportations of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. could hurt a range of U.S. industries, experts warn.
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Sen. Warren: Big banks hiked interest on borrowers, but not for savers
As interest rates rose, banks charged more for credit cards and loans, but held rates paid on savings accounts.
Hegseth clears procedural vote for defense secretary
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she "cannot in good conscience" support Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, and she and Sen. Susan Collins voted "no" on his nomination in a procedural vote.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
A federal judge in Seattle granted a request for a temporary restraining order sought by four states to block Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship.
Trump threatens to withhold wildfire aid ahead of Los Angeles visit
President Trump is set to make his first trip as president to visit areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Sacklers, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4B settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family will pay the vast majority of the settlement — a total of $6.5 billion over 15 years.
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Google's Fitbit fined $12.2 million after customers burned by watches
Fitbit failed to report overheating incidents involving its Ionic watches in which customers suffered serious burns, safety regulator said.
Who is in charge of the CDC right now? Nobody knows for sure
A number of other health agencies are also operating without acting heads, including the FDA and the National Institutes of Health.
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
Trump moves to withdraw U.S. from the World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term, beginning the process of withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.
Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement — but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs — was seized in France last year.
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Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest of Taliban leaders over persecution of women
The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.
Divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins appeal at court
"I hope that this decision will mark a turning point in the fight for women's rights in France," the woman said.
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
Israel reports first bloodshed in Gaza as ceasefire enters 5th day
Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.
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Michelle Yeoh on charting new course with "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as she takes on the role of Emperor Georgiou in the new Paramount+ film "Star Trek: Section 31."
2025 Oscar nominations announced
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, following a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires. "Entertainment Tonight" hosts Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner break down this year's contenders.
Robbie Williams on new biopic "Better Man"
In an exclusive interview at New York's legendary Cafe Carlyle, British superstar Robbie Williams discusses why he loved being played by a CGI monkey in the new biopic "Better Man," how his "life and whole career is based on audacity," and his struggles with addiction, anxiety and depression.
Michelle Yeoh on "Star Trek: Section 31"
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh steps back into the Star Trek universe as Emperor Georgiou, leading Paramount+'s new film, "Star Trek: Section 31."
Karla Sofía Gascón is first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar
The "Emilia Pérez" star made history with her Oscar nomination on Thursday.
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New York proposes ban for phones in school
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Why some users are suddenly following Trump
Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.
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.
Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.
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Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires
Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.
When will cicadas come back in 2025?
Brood XIV, the second-largest group of periodical cicadas, known for their noisy mass emergence from the ground, will arrive this spring.
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Teen who killed 3 girls at Taylor Swift-themed dance class sentenced
Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a dance class, will likely "never be released" from prison, a judge said Thursday.
5 men sentenced to death for gang rape and murder of teen
Five men were sentenced to death for the gang rape and murder of a teenager as well as the killing of her father and toddler-aged niece.
Man dubbed the "Truck Stop Serial Killer" convicted in 2007 murder
Former truck driver Bruce Mendenhall has been now been convicted of three murders and is the suspect in several others.
Brothers say Hawaii police framed them for tourist's 1991 murder
Albert "Ian" Schweitzer, who spent over two decades in prison for the killing of Dana Ireland, was released in 2023 based on new evidence.
Idaho murders suspect's lawyers want DNA evidence thrown out
Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves.
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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft destroyed in mega rocket launch
Telemetry from the Starship froze just more than 8 minutes after launch from Texas, moments after engines began shutting down.
Details on Blue Origin launch of Glenn rocket
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket was launched Thursday morning in Florida following a three-day delay. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer from the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the launch.
Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, sending a test satellite into orbit. The mission wasn't a complete success though, as the booster crashed while trying to land on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Trump's threat on tariffs at Davos
President Trump's World Economic Forum address included a stern threat of tariffs for businesses that choose to make their products outside of the U.S. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
DEA, ATF agents could help deport people
The Trump administration may be trying to grow the number of officers who can carry out immigration raids and help deport undocumented immigrants. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Judge blasts Trump's birthright order
The federal judge who heard arguments over President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order slammed its merits and temporarily blocked it. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more on the legal process.
Trump's birthright order blocked
The federal judge in Seattle who heard an argument against President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order has temporarily blocked the measure and called it "blatantly unconstitutional." Washington Attorney General Nick Brown reacted to the ruling, and immigration attorney Margaret Stock joined CBS News with her take on the news.
Jeffries on Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries slammed President Trump's call to pause ongoing prosecutions of some Jan. 6 defendants. This comes as Mr. Trump's pardons were applied to more than 1,000 convicted people involved in the Capitol attack in 2021. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.