Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford jam out
When Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford happened upon each other at New Orleans Jazz Fest, it led to magic on the ivories.
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Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford jam out
When Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford happened upon each other at New Orleans Jazz Fest, it led to magic on the ivories.
Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford jam out
When Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford happened upon each other at New Orleans Jazz Fest, it led to magic on the ivories.
Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford jam out
When Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford happened upon each other at New Orleans Jazz Fest, it led to magic on the ivories.
Jazz musicians seamlessly jam
When Matthew Whitaker and Davell Crawford happened upon each other at New Orleans Jazz Fest, it led to magic on the ivories.
How do you teach a blind piano prodigy?
Matthew Whitaker was 5 years old when he met classically trained concert pianist Dalia Sakas. It didn't take long for her to realize his talents were "insane." See the full story, Sunday.
Teaching a blind piano prodigy
Matthew Whitaker was 5 years old when he met classically trained concert pianist Dalia Sakas. It didn't take long for her to realize his talents were "insane." See the full story, Sunday.
Senate votes to overturn national emergency declaration
The stage is set for President Trump's first veto, as the Senate voted Thursday to overturn the President's national emergency declaration. Andrew Desiderio, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Paul Manafort latest
President Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, is facing more time in prison, following a sentence on conspiracy charges Wednesday. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for "The Hill," joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Barr nomination to be attorney general advances in Senate
The Senate is expected to vote to confirm Barr before the end of the week
Democrats grill Whitaker in combative hearing
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker told Congress he has not interfered with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation of the 2016 presidential election. In often-combative testimony on Friday, Democrats grilled Whitaker about any conversations he had with President Trump. Steve Dorsey reports.
Whitaker testifies on Russia investigation
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker was on Capitol Hill Friday to testify before the House Judiciary Committee. Washington Post congressional reporter Sean Sullivan joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the days political headlines.
Whitaker questioned by House committee
The man currently running the Justice Department and overseeing the Russia investigation was answering questions on Capitol Hill Friday. Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker told lawmakers he hasn't spoken to President Trump about the special counsel's work. Paula Reid reports.
Whitaker testifies he hasn't talked about Mueller probe with Trump
Friday marked the first major hearing with Democrats in control of the House
Jim Jordan questions Whitaker
Rep. Jim Jordan questions Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker at a House Judiciary Committee hearing. Whitaker said that he has "not interfered in any way" in the special counsel's Russia investigation as he faced a contentious and partisan congressional hearing in his waning days on the job.
Hakeem Jeffries grills Matthew Whitaker
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., grilled Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker as part of a Judiciary Committee hearing. Whitaker said he had never discussed with President Trump or other White House officials special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into potential coordination between Russia and the Trump campaign.
Top GOP negotiator expresses optimism for funding deal
Sen. Richard Shelby, a Republican on the bipartisan conference committee, is expressing optimism a funding deal is on the horizon. Caitlin Huey-Burns, a CBSN political reporter, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" for Thursday's political recap.
Whitaker to testify Friday before House committee
Responding to the Justice Department's letter, House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler said a subpoena would not be warranted if Whitaker answered questions
Political battle between Trump & House Dems
A political firestorm is intensifying on Capitol Hill as lawmakers call hearings on the president's tax returns, his administration's policy of family separations at the border, and his campaign's possible ties to Russia. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid join CBSN with more.
Mueller investigation latest
President Trump's longtime associate Roger Stone was in federal court Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to seven counts brought against him by special counsel Robert Mueller. Meanwhile, acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker said Monday the special counsel investigation is almost complete. CBSN legal contributors Keir Dougall and Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments in the special counsel investigation.
Whitaker comments publicly on Mueller probe
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker says special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is "close to being completed." Hunter Walker, Yahoo News White House correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Here are the questions Democrats intend to ask Matt Whitaker
The acting attorney general is likely to face hours of questioning next month
Whitaker will not recuse himself from Russia probe
The Justice Department says acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will not recuse himself in the Russia probe. At the same time, President Trump's pick to replace Whitaker, William Barr, is facing scrutiny over an unsolicited memo he wrote in which he reportedly criticized Mueller's work. Rebecca Roiphe, a former assistant district attorney in New York City and professor of law at New York Law School, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest developments.
Trump's AG pick wrote memo critical of Mueller probe
Bill Barr, President Trump's nominee for attorney general, wrote a memo in June critical of part of Robert Mueller's probe into whether the president obstructed justice. Also, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will not be recusing himself from the Russia investigation. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Trump considering options for chief of staff
President Trump is now considering several candidates to replace General John Kelly as White House chief of staff, after his top choice, Pence aide Nick Ayers, declined to accept the position. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang discusses who is under consideration and what the president is looking for in Kelly's successor.
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Trump trial live updates as defense team questions first witness
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
Protests over Israel-Hamas war lead to hundreds of arrests on campuses
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Black man's death in police custody probed after release of bodycam video
A Black man in Ohio, Frank Tyson, seen handcuffed and facedown on a bar floor in the video, died in police custody. Officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Baby girl saved from dying mother's womb dies just days later in Gaza
Sabreen Erooh had survived an emergency cesarean section after her mother was fatally wounded in an Israeli airstrike.
Execution date set for Alabama man convicted of killing driver at ATM
Alabama has set a July 18 execution date for a man convicted in the 1998 shooting death of a delivery driver who had stopped at an ATM.
Cause of death revealed for doctor found dead in Arkansas lake
The case fueled social media speculation about whether his disappearance had been tied to his cryptocurrency dealings.
Biden touts labor endorsements, but members worry about Trump's "cultish" support
President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsements.
U.K. man charged with "Russia-backed arson" attack in London
A 20-year-old British man has been charged with plotting an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked target in London at the behest of Russia.
Reggie Bush calls for accountability after reclaiming Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy was returned to former University of Southern California running back Reggie Bush Thursday after a 14-year dispute with the NCAA.
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Trump trial live updates as defense team questions first witness
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
Reggie Bush calls for accountability after reclaiming Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy was returned to former University of Southern California running back Reggie Bush Thursday after a 14-year dispute with the NCAA.
New USDA rule targets salmonella levels in some frozen chicken
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
Execution date set for Alabama man convicted of killing driver at ATM
Alabama has set a July 18 execution date for a man convicted in the 1998 shooting death of a delivery driver who had stopped at an ATM.
Killer buys sex doll with wife's life insurance payout
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
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New USDA rule targets salmonella levels in some frozen chicken
A new rule will affect frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products that appear to be fully cooked but are only heat-treated.
U.S. probing whether major Tesla Autopilot recall went far enough
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.
Cost of buying a home in America reaches a new high, Redfin says
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
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Trump trial live updates as defense team questions first witness
Follow live updates as former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker fields questions from former President Donald Trump's defense team.
China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
Biden touts labor endorsements, but members worry about Trump's "cultish" support
President Biden finds familiar and active allies for his reelection bid with labor union endorsements.
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
McConnell says university presidents need to "get control of the situation" amid protests
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears on "Face the Nation" as pro-Palestinian protests roil American politics.
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Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Sixers' Joel Embiid says he's being treated for Bell's palsy
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
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U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
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U.K. man charged with "Russia-backed arson" attack in London
A 20-year-old British man has been charged with plotting an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked target in London at the behest of Russia.
Flooding in Tanzania and Kenya kills hundreds as heavy rains continue
In Tanzania, heavy rains have affected more than 200,000 people and ruined major infrastructure, officials said.
Karate practitioner fends off charging bear in Japan
A pair of bears picked the wrong person to mess with when they approached a 50-year-old karate practitioner.
Baby girl saved from dying mother's womb dies just days later in Gaza
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China-U.S. ties "beginning to stabilize," but it won't be an easy road
After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations."
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Kate Hudson says her relationship with her father, Bill Hudson, is "warming up"
Preview: In an interview to be broadcast on "CBS News Sunday Morning" April 28, the Oscar-nominated actress also talks about her debut as a singer-songwriter with the album "Glorious."
See inside Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's home that's now on sale
Looking for a place to live in NYC? Zillow is now listing Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's former home on the Upper East Side.
Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
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Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means.
U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.
Meta launches new AI assistant
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Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
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Killer buys sex doll with wife's life insurance payout
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
"Call to Action" critical conversation event focuses on justice for Black women
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
What's next for Harvey Weinstein
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Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned
A New York appeals court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crimes. The court ruled that the disgraced movie mogul did not have a fair trial because the judge who presided over the case allowed women to testify about allegations that were not part of the charges against him. Weinstein will remain in prison because of his rape conviction in Los Angeles.
Harvey Weinstein 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York's highest court
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
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Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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The judge in Donald Trump's "hush money" trial says more arguments will be heard next Thursday over whether the former president should be held in contempt for allegedly violating the gag order set in the case. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more on that and the resumption of testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.
Details in Pecker testimony at Trump trial
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker's testimony will continue in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial Friday morning, a day after he revealed new details about the alleged "catch and kill" scheme he engaged in for the Trump campaign in 2016. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett has more.
More Gaza war protests at U.S. colleges
Demonstrations over the war in Gaza are growing on college campuses across the country. Columbia University students are digging in for their 10th day of demonstrations after the school retreated from its midnight deadline to break up an encampment. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt reports from Northeastern University where another encampment has been built as part of protests there.
American facing prison in Turks and Caicos
An American tourist in Turks and Caicos is out on bail after he was arrested by airport security when they allegedly found ammo in his luggage. Ryan Watson says it was mistakenly in his bag, but he's now facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years behind bars. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg has more.
Blinken meets with Chinese President Jinping
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday in an effort to stabilize relations between the U.S. and China. While speaking in Beijing earlier, Blinken urged China to end its support for Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.