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Analysis of Pres. Trump's speech
President Trump gave the commencement speech at Liberty University Saturday morning. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett was at the speech in Lynchburg, Virginia, and joined CBSN after the address to discuss what the president said.
President Trump's Liberty commencement speech
President Trump delivered the commencement speech at Liberty University. This was his first commencement address as president. Watch the full speech here.
Pence at Liberty University
While speaking at Liberty University, GOP VP nominee Mike Pence addressed alleged remarks made by Hillary Clinton in an email. Watch the full speech now.
Jeh Johnson on biggest threats facing U.S.
Former U.S. Secretary Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins CBSN to discuss the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, plus his insights into immigration at the southern border, protests over racial injustice, and current threats facing the U.S. ahead of the 2020 election.
Liberty University announces probe of Jerry Falwell Jr. amid scandal
The evangelical university has hired a forensic firm to investigate Liberty's operations during Falwell Jr.'s tenure as president, including financial and real estate dealings.
Liberty University accepts Jerry Falwell Jr. resignation
The evangelical leader is facing allegations of sexual impropriety involving a business associate.
Liberty University president forced out of job over sex scandal
Jerry Falwell, Jr. told CBS News he is stepping down as president of Liberty University in the wake of salacious allegations. Jericka Duncan reports.
Confusion over Jerry Falwell Jr. resignation
Taking over for his father thirteen years ago, Jerry Falwell Jr.'s reign as president of Liberty University may be ending. The news comes amid reports of his wife's alleged affair with a business partner that the couple met in 2012. Jericka Duncan reports.
Liberty University says Falwell Jr. "withdrew" his resignation
There were contradictory reports about Falwell's future at the evangelical school after a business associate alleged an inappropriate relationship.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
Students are suing colleges to demand their tuition back
COVID-19 has forced schools to shift to online classes. Students say that's not what they signed up for.
Liberty University wants reporters charged over coronavirus stories
School led by big Trump backer Jerry Falwell Jr. seeking trespassing counts against them for doing stories on Liberty staying partly open during pandemic.
Liberty's Falwell says he's target of "attempted coup"
Falwell says he believes he's partly being targeted for his loyalty to President Trump
Pence warns college grads of faith-based discrimination
"We live in a time when it's become acceptable and even fashionable to ridicule and even discriminate people of faith"
A resurrection in faith-based films
Long out of favor in Hollywood, faith-based movies, like "Breakthrough," are back on screen, with big-name talent, larger budgets, and box-office success
Melania Trump sheds some light on son Barron
Speaking to students at Liberty University in Virginia, first lady Melania Trump stressed her initiative that includes combating opioid addiction and cyberbullying. The first lady is is increasingly stepping into the spotlight after keeping a low public profile. Weijia Jiang reports.
Falwell Jr. defends Trump over report he took credit for repealing law still on the books
Falwell also responded to report that he told President Trump to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Jimmy Carter jabs Trump -- just a little -- in commencement speech
The former president joked about the size of the crowd
President Trump speaks at Liberty University
The speech to the Christian school in Virginia was Mr. Trump's first commencement as president
Trump will deliver commencement address at Liberty University
The last sitting president to deliver the commencement address at Liberty University was George H.W. Bush
Falwell says he has been asked to lead higher ed task force
The Liberty University predient was an early supporter of President Trump, and he said in Nov. that he had been offered the job of education secretary
Jerry Falwell Jr.: I turned down Cabinet position
The Liberty University President said the president-elect offered him the job of Secretary of Education, but he turned it down for personal reasons
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
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Trump tells Congress Iran fighting has resumed, vows to "keep" Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
ICE agent shoots and kills motorist in Maine, senator says
Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Investigation
Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
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Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Who could replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate after his sudden death?
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death late Saturday has set off a scramble for who will succeed him in the Senate.
Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's sister, appointed to fill Senate seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister to finish Senate term
President Trump recommended that South Carolina's governor appoint the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister Darline to serve out the rest of his term in the Senate.
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Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Trump says U.S. reinstating Iran blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says the U.S. will be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will charge 20% on all cargo shipped via the waterway to cover security costs.
Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks
Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.
Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.
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"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
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Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
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AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Georgia Power says building a new transmission line will require acquiring more than 300 parcels of land, including residential properties.
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.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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Science
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Innocent bystander shot by police is one of dozens of cases nationwide
CBS News reviewed police records, body camera footage, court documents and local news reports to find more than 50 cases of innocent bystanders shot by police.
Investigating police shootings of bystanders
A CBS News investigation found that no federal agency is tracking police shootings of innocent bystanders, making it difficult to hold officers accountable. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
British counterterrorism police lead probe into murder of politician
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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.
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Senate remember Lindsey Graham
The Senate floor opened Monday for the first time since the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham over the weekend, with lawmakers paying tribute to their colleague. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns provided context.
LA warehouse fire cleanup underway
Los Angeles residents continue to deal with the stench of burned waste after a massive warehouse fire as cleanup gets underway. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez reports.
Bison charges man at Yellowstone
Warning: graphic footage. A bison charged a man at Yellowstone National Park last Friday, flipping him in the air. The incident was captured on video. Tom Hanson reports.
South Carolina lawmakers on Graham's legacy
South Carolina lawmakers, including Sen. Tim Scott, Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons, and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, paid tribute to Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly at 71 on Saturday.
Person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE
A person was shot and killed in Maine involving ICE, the state's House speaker said Monday. The shooting comes after an ICE agent fatally shot a Mexican man in Houston, Texas, last week. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.