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Report: Russian social media campaign tried to suppress Democrat turnout in 2016; CBS: Fired CEO Leslie Moonves will not receive severance.
CBS, Moonves agree to settlement with N.Y.
CBS and Leslie Moonves, the company's former CEO and president, reached a settlement worth $30.5 million with the New York State Attorney General over allegations of sexual misconduct against Moonves, misleading investors and insider trading. Jericka Duncan reports.
CBS and Les Moonves reach settlement with N.Y. attorney general
The New York Attorney General's Office said the majority of the settlement funds will be returned to company shareholders.
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6 more women accuse CBS CEO Leslie Moonves of sexual misconduct; Naomi Osaka upsets Serena Williams in U.S. Open
ViacomCBS keeps $120 million after arbitration with former CEO Les Moonves
Moonves' employment was terminated on September 9, 2018 following multiple allegations of sexual assault or misconduct.
Former CBS CEO Moonves denied $120M severance
CBS says former chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves will not get the $120 million severance payment his contract called for. The CBS board of directors said Monday there "are grounds to terminate" Moonves "for cause," allowing the company to block that payout. Jericka Duncan reports.
CBS holds an annual meeting without Les Moonves
Former CEO and company's investigations of misconduct allegations against him loom over latest shareholder gathering
Law firms investigating CBS News detail abuses – but some employees question findings
"60 Minutes" had been allowed to operate independently, which allowed the inappropriate conduct to continue unchecked, according to the report
Report: Moonves obstructed misconduct probe
Former CBS chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves reportedly tried to destroy evidence and mislead investigators looking into sexual misconduct allegations against him. The New York Times says it reviewed a draft report prepared by lawyers hired by CBS. Those findings could wipe out Moonves' $120 million in severance pay. Anna Werner reports.
CBS investigation of Moonves finds new instances of harassment, report shows
The findings will be a factor in whether Moonves receives a severance payout of $120 million
CBS receives subpoena from Manhattan DA related to Leslie Moonves
CBS said it also received a subpoena from the New York City Commission on Human Rights and that the New York State Attorney General has also requested information
CBS names interim chairman as 2 board members step down
Richard Parsons, former CEO of Time Warner, will serve as interim chairman of the CBS board
Julie Chen officially exits "The Talk"
She had been with the show since it launched in 2010, but said she needs to leave to spend time with her family
"I'm Julie Chen Moonves," "Big Brother" host says in sign-off
Julie Chen returned to "Big Brother" days after her husband, Leslie Moonves, resigned as CBS CEO amid allegations of sexual misconduct
Jeff Fager fired
CBS News announced Wednesday that "60 Minutes" executive producer Jeff Fager was fired. In less than a year, three of the most powerful men in broadcasting -- Fager, CEO Les Moonves and "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Charlie Rose -- were all accused of misconduct. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Jeff Fager out as "60 Minutes" executive producer
His departure comes two days after CBS announced that CEO Leslie Moonves would step down following allegations of sexual assault and harassment
CBS urged to donate Moonves' severance
In a new letter, Time's Up called on the CBS Corporation board to give $120 million to organizations that address sexual harassment and workplace safety, in the wake of allegations of sexual assault against former chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves, who resigned Sunday.
Stephen Colbert "not surprised" by Leslie Moonves’ exit
Colbert said, "It's never a good sign when you're the subject of a Ronan Farrow double-dip"
Gayle King: "We must have transparency"
"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King responds after CBS chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves was forced to resign on Sunday amid new sexual misconduct claims. We may never know exactly what CBS is able to discover about Moonves' behavior because in his separation agreement, the company agreed to keep the investigation into the allegations confidential.
CBS may not share internal Moonves findings
The attorney for one of Leslie Moonves' accusers says her client will meet Tuesday with two independent law firms investigating sexual misconduct claims against the former CBS chairman and CEO. Moonves was forced to resign Sunday after new abuse allegations by seven women were published. Jericka Duncan reports.
CBS may not release findings of investigation into Moonves
A CBS filing with the SEC also gave more details about the potential financial exit package for outgoing CEO Leslie Moonves
Leslie Moonves departs as chief of CBS, financial package to be withheld pending investigation
CBS and Moonves will donate $20 million to one or more organizations that support the #MeToo movement and equality for women in the workplace
CBS Chairman Leslie Moonves steps down
Longtime CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves stepped down from his position following new reports of sexual abuse and harassment allegations against him. Elahe Izadi, pop culture writer for The Washington Post, discusses the allegations against Moonves and how his departure from CBS impacts the #MeToo movement.
6 more women accuse CBS CEO Leslie Moonves of sexual assault or harassment
The claims come six weeks after Ronan Farrow first published allegations against Moonves by six other women in The New Yorker
Supreme Court temporarily freezes order requiring Trump admin. to provide full SNAP payments
It froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights beginning Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
Judge permanently blocks Trump admin. from deploying National Guard to Portland
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
Grand jury subpoenas ex-CIA chief Brennan, ex-FBI officials linked to Trump-Russia probe
Subpoenas went out to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, according to a source.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announces baby daughter's death
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia took a leave of absence from the team a day before the World Series.
Heritage Foundation backlash erupts over leader's defense of Tucker Carlson
The leader of the influential conservative think tank is facing calls to resign and several staff members have left in protest.
Miami-Dade sheriff's deputy fatally shot after responding to crash, officials say
Deputy Devin Jaramillo responded to a traffic crash when he was "brutally attacked and murdered," Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.
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Judge permanently blocks Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
For Ukraine's war wounded, an appeal for help and hope
A new documentary, "Second Wind," highlights Ukraine's wounded veterans, following four amputee soldiers and a female sniper, as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
6-year-old girl comes to the rescue of Harvard researchers studying the axolotl
Earlier this year, a Harvard research team studying the axolotl, a salamander with the superpower to regrow body parts, lost almost all its government funding.
Bell sounded in cockpit as UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff, NTSB reveals
The cockpit voice recorder captured a persistent bell that began about 37 seconds after the crew called for takeoff thrust, and the bell continued until the recording ended, an NTSB official said.
Latino voters swing toward Democrats in 2025 after Trump's 2024 historic gains
Mikie Sherrill flipped 18% of Latino Trump voters and won Latino men and women in her race for New Jersey governor.
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Trump calls for investigation into foreign meatpackers over U.S. beef prices
President Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
Food costs are up, but your Thanksgiving feast will cost less this year
Although grocery prices have continued to climb in 2025, a Thanksgiving dinner will cost 2% to 3% less this year, one analysis found.
Seasonal retail jobs are set to drop to lowest level in 15 years
Workers looking to pick up extra cash working retail jobs this winter may be out of luck as stores pull back on hiring.
Government shutdown costing the economy billions of dollars each week
Estimates of the economic hit from the U.S. government shutdown put the losses at up to $16 billion every week the impasse continues.
Mark Sanchez let go by Fox Sports after stabbing incident in Indianapolis
Fox Sports announced that it has hired former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to replace Mark Sanchez.
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Grand jury subpoenas ex-CIA chief Brennan, ex-FBI officials linked to Trump-Russia probe
Subpoenas went out to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, according to a source.
Mikie Sherrill on why there's too much "caution" and "mediocrity" in the Democratic Party
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that voters "wanted to see an agenda to get their costs down."
For Ukraine's war wounded, an appeal for help and hope
A new documentary, "Second Wind," highlights Ukraine's wounded veterans, following four amputee soldiers and a female sniper, as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Latino voters swing toward Democrats in 2025 after Trump's 2024 historic gains
Mikie Sherrill flipped 18% of Latino Trump voters and won Latino men and women in her race for New Jersey governor.
Heritage Foundation backlash erupts over leader's defense of Tucker Carlson
The leader of the influential conservative think tank is facing calls to resign and several staff members have left in protest.
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Book excerpt: "The Day After Yesterday: Resilience in the Face of Dementia"
Photographer Joe Wallace has chronicled the stories of families who have lived with Alzheimer's.
Book excerpt: "The Wounded Generation" by David Nasaw
The historian examines how service members returning home from World War II were changed in ways undiagnosed and untreated, to a nation that had also changed following years of war.
Concerns rise as states compete for slice of $50 billion rural health fund
Amid public forums and local cries for help, states are also talking with large health systems, technology companies, and others amid intensifying competition for shares of a $50 billion fund to improve rural health.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
FDA warns websites selling fake or unapproved forms of Botox, similar drugs
The FDA has sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs commonly used to smooth wrinkles.
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Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
Canadian ostrich farm loses long legal battle to avoid cull of its birds
A Canadian farm's fight to save its ostriches went all the way to the country's supreme court, and even drew an intervention from RFK Jr., but was lost in the end.
Man discovers gold worth $800,000 buried in his garden
The man informed the local authorities after he made the discovery, and they allowed him to keep the gold.
House Democrats ask former Prince Andrew to take questions about Epstein
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee want King Charles' younger brother Andrew to undergo "a transcribed interview" about Jeffrey Epstein.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
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Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations. See the list.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Why "KPop Demon Hunters" product is limited
"KPop Demon Hunters" has been streamed more than 325 million times since its summer debut. But despite its massive fandom, the merchandise has been slow to roll out. Major toymakers Mattel and Hasbro only came on board after the movie's breakout success.
How "48 Hours" helped Sydney Sweeney prep for new role in "Christy"
Actress Sydney Sweeney stars in a new film based on the life of Christy Martin, the former prizefighter whose biggest battle took place outside of the ring.
Florence Welch talks near-death experience
Singer Florence Welch speaks with CBS News' Anthony Mason about suffering an ectopic pregnancy on the band's last tour, the emergency surgery she had to have and the doubts she had about releasing new music.
Rainn Wilson on spiritual journey
Actor Rainn Wilson talks about his personal struggles with mental health and his new book, "Soul Bloom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living," which aims to help readers kickstart their own spiritual journey.
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Lawsuits accuse ChatGPT of enabling suicide
At least seven families are suing tech giant OpenAI, claiming that its ChatGPT program drove people to suicide and harmful delusions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.
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Apple blasts EU over competition laws, warning they make "fraud and scams" more likely
Apple called out European officials in a heated letter shared with CBS News, arguing regulations that force it to accommodate smaller rivals have harmed user safety — after President Trump threatened tariffs on countries with hardline tech rules.
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.
Meet the woman behind chart-topping AI artist Xania Monet
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
Researchers use AI to treat male infertility
Researchers at the Columbia University Fertility Center have reported the first successful pregnancy using a new artificial intelligence method they developed to help with male infertility. Dr. Zev Williams, director of the Columbia University Fertility Center, joins CBS News to explain how it works.
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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.
Hundreds of dolphins found dead in lake were in water hotter than jacuzzi
"You couldn't put your finger in the water," said the lead author of the study, which spotlights the impacts of planetary warming on aquatic ecosystems.
Videos show orcas flipping great white sharks and eating their livers
New research suggests that a pod in the Gulf of California specializes in hunting sharks.
Almanac: November 7
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Scientists say they've solved debate about origins of mysterious dinosaur
The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.
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Antonio Brown extradited to face U.S. charges
Authorities have extradited former NFL player Antonio Brown to the U.S. from Dubai to face charges related to a shooting in Miami. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports.
Miami-Dade sheriff's deputy fatally shot after responding to crash, officials say
Deputy Devin Jaramillo responded to a traffic crash when he was "brutally attacked and murdered," Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said.
Sex offender mistakenly released from U.K. prison re-arrested in London
"It is not my fault," sex offender Brahim Kaddour-Cherif said when police re-apprehended him following his mistaken release from a London prison.
New data on migrants in ICE custody
New Department of Homeland Security data shows 66,000 people are currently in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. CBS News' Camilo Motoya-Galvez breaks down the numbers.
Virginia teacher shot by student wins case
A jury awarded Abby Zwerner, a former Virginia first grade teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in 2023, $10 million after determining a former administrator was negligent in not stopping the boy. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
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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.
Scientists discover black hole flare with the light of 10 trillion suns
Researcher Matthew Graham said scientists didn't initially "believe the numbers about the energy" emitting from the cosmic display.
25 years of International Space Station
Over the past 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted 280 people from 23 countries. Jericka Duncan speaks with former astronauts about their time living 250 miles above Earth.
China sends 3 taikonauts, first live mammals ever, to its space station
China has sent a new crew to its Tiangong space station, including its youngest ever taikonaut, along with the first live mammals ever sent to the station.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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6-year-old steps up after axolotl lab lost funding
When a Harvard team lost its research funding into the axolotl, a 6-year-old girl came to their rescue, inspiring the researchers with her actions. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Alzheimer's may be preventable, study suggests
For the first time, a study suggests Alzheimer's may be preventable if treatment begins before symptoms appear. Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with Dr. Randall Bateman, who is leading the clinical trial.
Louisville mourns victims of UPS plane crash
Three days after the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, search teams are still combing a half-mile-long debris field looking for victims. More details are being released about those who died. Tom Hanson has the latest.
No deal in sight as shutdown hits families
With the shutdown scrambling air traffic, prompting long lines at food banks and forcing people to work without pay, tempers are flaring. But President Trump made clear again he won't negotiate with Democrats on future policy decisions until the government reopens. Ed O'Keefe has details.
What led to FAA flight reductions during shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "concerning" data led to a reduction in flights and indicated there were "more breaches" of the minimum distance kept between planes in the air. It came as air traffic control staffing grew increasingly strained during the government shutdown. Kris Van Cleave has more.