Jury selection begins for Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit over crash photos
Vanessa Bryant is suing Los Angeles County public officials for allegedly taking and distributing photos of her late husband's remains.
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Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim on Alex Jones defamation case
Scarlett Lewis, the mother of a Sandy Hook shooting victim joins "CBS Mornings."
LIV golfers file antitrust lawsuit against PGA Tour
Phil Mickelson and 10 other players participating in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament are suing the PGA Tour, claiming it broke antitrust laws by suspending them because of their participation in the LIV series.
NFL punishes Miami Dolphins for tampering
The NFL has suspended Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and fined him $1.5 million for tampering following a six-month investigation stemming from Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the league. CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson has more.
Senate passes aid for vets harmed by burn pits
After nearly a week of delays, outrage and protests, the Senate passed a bill to expand healthcare and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. Republicans faced intense criticism, including from comedian Jon Stewart, after blocking the bill last week. Scott MacFarlane has more.
NFL faces class action discrimination lawsuit
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league's record on hiring minority coaches has been "unacceptable." The proclamation comes days after former Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the league and three teams, alleging racist hiring practices. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins Lana Zak to discuss.
NFL suspends, fines Dolphins owner $1.5M for tampering with Tom Brady, Sean Payton
The Miami Dolphins will forfeit a first-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft and a third-round selection in the 2024 draft.
Pharmacist on trial for denying woman's request for morning-after pill
Longtime pharmacist George Badeaux told Andrea Anderson he could not fill the prescription based on his beliefs.
Black women's organization sues J&J
Attorney Benjamin Crump is among the lawyers who announced a lawsuit on behalf of the National Council of Negro Women against Johnson & Johnson. Watch his remarks here from a press conference in Washington, D.C.
Verdict read in Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case
A jury in Virginia on Wednesday awarded Johnny Depp $15 million in his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard. The jury also said Depp was liable for a statement his attorney made calling her claims a hoax, and awarded her $2 million. Watch the verdict being read.
Judge approves Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan
A federal jude is conditionally approving a plan for the maker of the drug OxyContin to dissolve and settle its lawsuits over its role in America's opioid crisis. Reuters legal reporter Tom Hals spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the ruling.
Ex-defense chief Mark Esper suing Pentagon
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is suing the Pentagon over redactions in his memoir. The book describes his time as secretary of the Army and secretary of defense under former President Trump, who fired Esper via Twitter days after he lost the 2020 election. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joined Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss.
Coronavirus relief talks stalled in Congress
Congress is preparing to potentially work through the holidays until they can pass more coronavirus aid for the country. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about where negotiations stand, as well as the latest from the outgoing Trump administration and the incoming Biden transition team.
28 female inmates allege sexual assault after jail guard sold cell keys
The female prisoners accused a guard at the facility, David Lowe, of providing the key to the male inmates for $1,000.
Alex Jones' media company files for bankruptcy amid defamation trial
The trial seeks to force Jones to pay $150 million or more to the family of one of the children killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School attack.
Johnny Depp's attorney talks filing an appeal
Camille Vasquez, a lawyer for actor Johnny Depp, joins "CBS Mornings" in her first sit-down interview since Depp and actress Amber Heard filed motions to appeal in their legal defamation lawsuit. She discusses Depp's decision in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.
Meet the legal team behind the Johnny Depp defamation trial
CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King meets with the legal team of Johnny Depp.
Baltimore family sues Sesame Place over allegations of discrimination
The lawsuit alleges four employees dressed as Sesame Street characters ignored Quinton Burns, his daughter Kennedi Burns and other Black guests during the meet-and-greet on June 18.
Sesame Place apologizes after video appears to show kids snubbed
Sesame Place, a theme park near Philadelphia, is facing backlash after a family says a recent visit there ended with a racial snub by one of the costumed characters. The family is not accepting the park's initial apology. Jericka Duncan has more.
Twitter wins early victory in legal fight with Elon Musk
A small but influential court in Delaware could make it harder for the Tesla founder to wriggle out of $44 billion deal.
West Virginia's 150-year-old abortion ban blocked by judge
A judge in West Virginia's capital has blocked enforcement of the state's 150-year-old abortion ban, opening the door for abortions to resume in the state.
Agencies temporarily barred from enforcing guidance protecting LGBTQ people
A federal judge in Tennessee has issued an order barring two U.S. agencies from enforcing new federal guidance extending enforcement of discrimination in schools and workplaces based on gender identity.
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.
"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.
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Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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