Twitter v. Musk: What to know about their legal battle
The social media platform's lawsuit against the mercurial billionaire will be resolved in a small but powerful Delaware court.
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"Love Is Blind" contestant accuses Netflix show of "inhumane" working conditions
Hartwell, who appeared in season 2 of the reality show, said producers plied the cast with alcohol and little food.
Twitter stock plunges on prospect of legal battle with Elon Musk
After billionaire Elon Musk said that he was abandoning his $44 billion buyout, Twitter vowed to pursue him in court.
911 dispatcher charged for not sending ambulance to woman who later died
A Pennsylvania 911 operator faces involuntary manslaughter and other charges for failing to send an ambulance to the rural home of a woman who died of internal bleeding about a day later.
Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
Family of 11-year-old boy killed on Adventureland water ride sues park
Michael Jaramillo, 11, died when a raft carrying him and five other family members flipped over, trapping them underwater.
Lawsuit targets gun shop tied to school shooting in Michigan
Gun shop allowed the accused shooter's father to buy a gun for his underage son, suit claims.
Trump faces possible legal risk after testimony
Following former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's bombshell testimony to the Jan. 6 House committee, former President Donald Trump is now in greater legal jeopardy. Scott MacFarlane has more from Capitol Hill.
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Trump faces possible legal risk after bombshell testimony; Last Medal of Honor recipient from WWII dies
Maine religious schools' use of state tuition program faces more hurdles
Maine attorney general says both Christian schools that prevailed in Supreme Court case have discriminatory policies, preventing their participation in the tuition program.
Supreme Court rejects Bayer bid to block Roundup lawsuits
Monsanto owner pushed to shut down thousands of lawsuits claiming that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.
Elon Musk addresses Twitter employees
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took questions from Twitter employees as his bid to take over the social media giant is still underway. He’s also now facing a massive lawsuit over his promotion of the cryptocurrency Dogecoin. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest.
Bronx Zoo elephant named Happy isn't a person, court rules
Advocates at the Nonhuman Rights Project argued that Happy is an autonomous, cognitively complex elephant worthy of the right reserved in law for "a person."
Ronaldo rape lawsuit dismissed by U.S. judge
A Nevada woman who accused international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo of rape in Las Vegas in 2009 lost her bid in a U.S. court to force him to pay her millions of dollars.
Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed by U.S. judge
A Nevada woman lost her bid to force international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to pay millions of dollars more than the $375,000 in hush money she received after she claimed he raped her in Las Vegas in 2009.
Geico may have to pay $5 million to woman who got STD in car
Missouri court upholds judgment after a woman claimed she got HPV while having sex in a car insured by Geico.
More Texas families with trans kids sue over state abuse investigations
The mother of one of the teens said her son attempted suicide and was hospitalized the day Gov. Abbott issued his directive.
24 civil lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson
A 24th woman filed a civil lawsuit Monday against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, alleging he committed sexual misconduct during a massage in August 2020. Adriana Diaz reports.
Baltimore sues ghost gun maker Polymer80
Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against Polymer80, one of the country's largest manufacturers of ghost guns. The suit alleges the Nevada-based company flooded the city with guns and fueled a public health crisis. Champe Barton, a reporter for The Trace, joins CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss this lawsuit.
Legal analysis of Depp-Heard verdict
A jury in Virginia awarded Johnny Depp $15 million in damages and his ex-wife Amber Heard was awarded $2 million in their dueling libel lawsuits. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and Rachel Fiset, co-founder and managing partner of Zweiback, Fiset and Coleman LLP, join CBS News along with correspondent Christina Ruffini with more on the breaking news.
Victim in mass shooting on NYC subway sues gun maker Glock
Firearm manufacturer "endangered the public health and safety" with the marketing of its guns, according to lawsuit.
As coal ash lawsuit drags on, dozens of exposed workers have died
"Ansol never lived to see any justice," said Janie Clark, whose husband died last year from a rare blood cancer.
How Sandy Hook families, gunmaker settled unprecedented lawsuit
Francine and David Wheeler, whose son Ben was among the 26 students, teachers and staff killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., are one of nine families who accomplished the unthinkable: they sued Remington Arms, which recently settled the lawsuit for $73 million, the largest payout by a gun company to victims of a mass shooting. Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at the legal strategy used against an industry that was viewed by many as protected from liability over gun violence.
5 Republican candidates for Michigan governor barred from ballot over invalid signatures
A Michigan business owner has filed a lawsuit to try to get on Michigan's August primary ballot.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's order
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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Iran's top negotiator says country ready for war as peace talks inch along
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency venture.
House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
DOJ investigating Sen. Ruben Gallego's use of campaign funds, sources say
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
Maps show heat dome forecast to scorch major U.S. cities this week
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
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Aspen Acres Fire burns dozens of homes in southern Colorado
The Aspen Acres Fire has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and more than 100 structures in Pueblo County.
House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
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Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Egg producers reach federal and state settlement after price-fixing probe
Three U.S. egg producers will be required to provide 53 million eggs to food banks and to pay a $3.3 million financial penalty.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors fuel big bets on prediction markets
The impending wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has already generated more than $4.5 million in wagers, according to Kalshi.
Less than 40% of U.S. households can afford a starter home, study finds
The typical non-homeowner household earns about $7,000 less than what's needed to buy an entry-level home, according to LendingTree.
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Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas
President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections in Dallas.
DOJ investigating Sen. Ruben Gallego's use of campaign funds, sources say
The probe focuses on Gallego's use of campaign funds for family trips, a source told CBS News. He has denied wrongdoing.
House GOP agenda stalls over holdouts' insistence on SAVE America Act
The holdouts blocked Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to merge the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill before sending it over to the Senate.
How the Supreme Court ruled on Trump's agenda this term
The court's decisions cemented Mr. Trump's authority over vast swathes of the government, while delivering significant setbacks to his agenda in other areas.
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What is the viral trend looksmaxxing?
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
He dreamed of becoming a physician assistant. New loan rules may thwart him.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
Here's what to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 weight-loss drug program
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
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U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
House sinks Rep. Rashida Tlaib's second war powers resolution on Lebanon
The House voted Tuesday on an updated version of the measure after Democratic leaders opposed the original language.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Rescuers cling to hope for survivors 6 days after Venezuela earthquakes
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Prince Harry "exploring every option" to bring family on U.K. visit
Prince Harry's request for taxpayer-funded police protection during a visit home this summer was reportedly rejected by U.K. authorities.
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Swift, Kelce hosting 2 events at MSG: sources
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
New details on Swift-Kelce wedding events
After all the speculation, law enforcement sources are revealing new information about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events this holiday weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Taylor Swift's history with MSG, from talent competition to wedding bash
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Clues at MSG fuel Swift-Kelce wedding rumors
Crews were seen unloading covered equipment from trucks into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, fueling rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be holding their wedding there this weekend.
Details emerge of Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding events at MSG
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
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Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
AI could make people dull, one scientist fears. Here's why.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
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.
U.S. eases restrictions on Mythos AI model
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
How trains drove American history
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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U.S. announces new bank alert targeting powerful drug cartel
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
Suspect in D.C. Israeli murders back in court
The man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., is back in court today. CBS News crime and public safety unit's senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more on the case.
Arrests made after bomb attack targets reporter threatened by mafia
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Over half a million dollars stolen from ATMs in "jackpotting" scheme
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Monaco attack injures at least 3
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Swift, Kelce hosting 2 events at MSG: sources
While there's still no official word from Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce on their wedding, some law enforcement sources are talking details. Jo Ling Kent has more from Madison Square Garden.
What kids taught us about America
Tony Dokoupil visited an elementary school in New Jersey where students celebrated the country's 250th birthday with some historical figures.
NASA awards 3 contracts for moon base effort
NASA has awarded three more companies with contracts to deliver payloads to the moon's surface as part of its effort to build a lunar base. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
Trump makes millions from his meme coins
President Trump's annual financial disclosure report showed he made more than a billion dollars in cryptocurrency last year, including hundreds of millions from selling Trump meme coins. Weijia Jiang reports.