Reade responds to skeptics and calls on Biden to drop out
Reade discussed her sexual assault allegation against Biden in an interview with Megyn Kelly Thursday.
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Alex Jones appears on Logan Paul's podcast
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Megyn Kelly, NBC News reach separation agreement
Kelly was in the second of a three-year contract that reportedly paid her more than $20 million a year
Kathie Lee Gifford leaving NBC's "Today" show in April
Kathie Lee Gifford leaving after 11 years on "Today," most recently hosting 10 a.m. hour alongside Hoda Kotb
When are Halloween costumes appropriation?
Megyn Kelly's comments about blackface have sparked a national conversation about what Halloween costumes are or are not appropriate. Susan Scafidi, founder and director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University's School of Law, joined CBSN AM to discuss the history of blackface and how trick-or-treaters should go about picking costumes.
Blackface: A cultural history of a racist art form
With the recent controversy over Megyn Kelly's remarks in which she questioned why wearing blackface on Halloween was offensive, "Sunday Morning" contributor and WCBS anchor Maurice DuBois looks at the long and complex history of white (and even black) performers painting their faces black. For more than 100 years, minstrel shows were a popular form of entertainment on stage and film, reducing an entire race of people to stereotypes. DuBois speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Margo Jefferson, and with Eric Lott, cultural historian and professor at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, about the complicated history of a racist theatrical form.
"Megyn Kelly Today" canceled after blackface comments
Kelly joined NBC in early 2017 after becoming a star at Fox News
Megyn Kelly made controversial comments before "blackface" remark
Days after the host suggested putting on a "blackface" as part of a Halloween costume isn't necessarily racist, the live show is on tape for the 2nd day in a row
Reports: Megyn Kelly out at NBC
NBC News' Megyn Kelly has been under fire since making racially insenstivie comments about blackface on her show, "Megyn Kelly Today." NPR's David Folkenflik tells CBSN that she could be out at the network.
Megyn Kelly under fire
Megyn Kelly came under fire after making comments appearing to defend blackface. She apologized on air, but then did not appear on her show Thursday morning. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Megyn Kelly's show reportedly in jeopardy after she defends use of blackface
Kelly faced criticism in the past for her controversial comments on Jesus and Santa Claus as a Fox News host in 2013
Megyn Kelly's show reportedly in jeopardy
Megyn Kelly’s NBC News show is reportedly in jeopardy of being canceled after she questioned on Tuesday why wearing blackface Halloween costumes was offensive. She apologized for her comments the next day. Several of Kelly's NBC colleagues sharply criticized her remarks. Michelle Miller reports.
NBC's "Nightly News," "Today" blast Kelly's blackface comments
NBC did not spare the host from critical coverage on "Nightly News," "Late Night" and "Today"
Megyn Kelly apologizes for comments on blackface
The TV host declared that "political correctness has gone amok"
Charlize Theron to play Megyn Kelly in new movie
Charlize Theron is set to play "Today" show host and former Fox News star Megyn Kelly in a film about the downfall of Roger Ailes
Rose McGowan speaks out about Weinstein's surrender
Rose McGowan is speaking out about disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's surrender to New York police
Female accusers of Trump call for Congressional investigation
The women shared their experiences with Trump at a Monday press conference in New York
Bill O'Reilly fires back
Former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly is slamming a New York Times report on payouts for sexual harassment claims. The Times says six women received settlements totaling about $45 million from O'Reilly or 21st Century Fox. O'Reilly says no one ever filed a complaint against him. Anna Werner reports.
Megyn Kelly on Bill O'Reilly: Abuse, shaming of women has to stop
The former Fox News Channel anchor says she complained to her bosses about Bill O'Reilly's behavior after accusing Roger Ailes of sexual harassment
"Stop the disrespect!": Women in Washington react to Trump's tweets
President Trump's tweets about Mika Brzezinski mark the second time this week that the president's comments about women have come under scrutiny
The many women Trump has insulted in personal terms
Many view the president's comments regarding women in and outside of the political arena as disrespectful and sexist
Uproar over Megyn Kelly's Alex Jones interview didn't translate into ratings
Kelly received criticism for giving platform to man whose false allegations added to pain of Sandy Hook shooting tragedy
Sandy Hook group dumps Megyn Kelly as gala host
Megyn Kelly says she understands and respects decision by Sandy Hook Promise to disinvite her as host of its Wednesday gala, but is disappointed
Sandy Hook families upset with Megyn Kelly interview
The families of Sandy Hook shooting victims are angered that NBC is airing an interview with a conspiracy theorist who claims the massacre never happened
Putin: "a load of nonsense" that Russia has damaging info on Trump
He also denied in an interview that he knew anything about Jared Kushner's alleged attempt to set up a back channel to the Kremlin during the transition
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Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Husband of NYC day care owner arrested in child's fentanyl death
Felix Herrera-Garcia was arrested Tuesday in Mexico in the Sinaloa state. DEA and Mexican authorities were involved, sources said.
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop
Giuliani and Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data.
At least 20 dead in gas station blast as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee
Ethnic Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh have scrambled to flee as soon as Azerbaijan lifted a 10-month blockade on the region's only road to Armenia.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
Supreme Court denies Alabama's bid to use GOP-drawn congressional map
The Supreme Court declined the request by Alabama officials to use a congressional map drawn by GOP state lawmakers in July.
"Los Chapitos" Mexican cartel members sanctioned for fentanyl trafficking
The nine "Los Chapitos" sanctioned are part of the Sinaloa Cartel, which the U.S. government says is responsible for large-scale fentanyl and methamphetamine production and trafficking into the United States.
Police investigating death of former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams
The Tampa Police Department said they were informed of allegations that Williams, who was hospitalized in early September following a construction site accident in Hillsborough County, Florida, was provided unprescribed narcotics by a visitor.
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Plan to travel? How a government shutdown could affect you.
A looming potential government shutdown could thwart Americans' fall travel plans. Here's how.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
CBS News poll: Trump leads in early states, where campaigning hasn't closed gap
Early-state voters differ on abortion and how much the eventual GOP nominee should appeal to moderates.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
"Los Chapitos" Mexican cartel members sanctioned for fentanyl trafficking
The nine "Los Chapitos" sanctioned are part of the Sinaloa Cartel, which the U.S. government says is responsible for large-scale fentanyl and methamphetamine production and trafficking into the United States.
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Plan to travel? How a government shutdown could affect you.
A looming potential government shutdown could thwart Americans' fall travel plans. Here's how.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game, boosting sales of Kelce jerseys 400%
Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce's No. 87 jersey saw a roughly 400% spike in sales after Swift appeared at a Chiefs game Sunday
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CBS News poll: Trump leads in early states, where campaigning hasn't closed gap
Early-state voters differ on abortion and how much the eventual GOP nominee should appeal to moderates.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
DEA has seized over 55 million fentanyl pills in 2023 so far, Garland says
The attorney general accused Mexican drug cartels of "fueling this epidemic."
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Cory Booker calls on Menendez to resign, joining other Senate Democrats
"I believe stepping down is best for those Senator Menendez has spent his life serving," New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said.
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Long COVID has affected nearly 7% of U.S. adults, CDC survey data finds
The survey suggests nearly 18 million American adults have suffered from long COVID at some point since the pandemic began — and children can be affected too.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Tornado-damaged Pfizer plant restarts pharmaceutical production
The plant produces anesthesia and other drugs as well as nearly one-fourth of the sterile injectable medications Pfizer supplies to U.S. hospitals, the company said.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise — how to protect yourself
Vibrio vulnificus, known as flesh-eating bacteria, can cause necrotizing fasciitis — and typically kills 1 in 5 Americans who get an infection.
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At least 20 dead in gas station blast as Nagorno-Karabakh residents flee
Ethnic Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh have scrambled to flee as soon as Azerbaijan lifted a 10-month blockade on the region's only road to Armenia.
Canada's House speaker resigns after honoring man who fought for Nazis
"No one in this House is above any of us. Therefore I must step down as your speaker," Anthony Rota, the speaker of Canada's House of Commons, said on Tuesday.
"Los Chapitos" Mexican cartel members sanctioned for fentanyl trafficking
The nine "Los Chapitos" sanctioned are part of the Sinaloa Cartel, which the U.S. government says is responsible for large-scale fentanyl and methamphetamine production and trafficking into the United States.
Supercontinent could wipe out humans in 250 million years, study says
Rising temperatures, little rain and high concentrations of carbon dioxide could make the supercontinent inhabitable for mammals, the study suggests.
Shakira charged for tax evasion again in Spain
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in tax on her 2018 income in the country's latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
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Shakira charged for tax evasion again in Spain
Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in tax on her 2018 income in the country's latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst teases season 45
"Survivor 45" will feature 90-minute-long episodes — a change host Jeff Probst had long pushed for behind the scenes.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game
Perhaps the biggest story from the NFL on Sunday wasn't any of the scores, but the fact that Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs game with the family of tight end Travis Kelce. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Writers and studios reach tentative agreement
The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative agreement with the major Hollywood studios on a new contract. If the contract is ratified, it would end a four-and-a-half month long strike. Elise Preston reports.
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FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Jewish leaders criticize Elon Musk for antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Amazon invests $4 billion in AI startup known for ChatGPT rival Claude
Anthropic will use Amazon's cloud services and machine-learning chips to train and deploy its ChatGPT rival, Claude.
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products
Tech giants Microsoft and Google say they're moving toward building more generative artificial intelligence into their products. Microsoft has already been adding AI assistants to apps and now plans to unify all of them into a single source. And Google is launching new AI features to make video editing and publishing easier on YouTube. Emma Roth, news writer at The Verge, joined CBS News to discuss the increased use of AI.
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Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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26-year-old tech CEO Pava LaPere found dead at Baltimore apartment building; homicide investigation underway
Police said Pava LaPere's body was found with signs of blunt-force trauma Monday morning. LaPere was the CEO of EcoMap.
Police: Arrest warrant issued for murder of Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere
An arrest warrant has been issued in the murder of 26-year-old Baltimore tech CEO Pava LaPere.
Husband of NYC day care owner arrested in child's fentanyl death
Felix Herrera-Garcia was picked up Tuesday in Mexico. DEA and Mexican authorities were involved, sources said.
"Los Chapitos" Mexican cartel members sanctioned for fentanyl trafficking
The nine "Los Chapitos" sanctioned are part of the Sinaloa Cartel, which the U.S. government says is responsible for large-scale fentanyl and methamphetamine production and trafficking into the United States.
Woman charged with murder 9 years after hit-and-run victim went missing
Bridgette Mathews allegedly knew Charles Jackson Jr., who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2014. His body has never been found, officials said.
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NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
NASA successfully retrieves asteroid material
A capsule containing rubble from an asteroid landed in the Utah desert Sunday. It may contain material leftover from the creation of the solar system, scientists say.
NASA spacecraft brings asteroid samples back to Earth
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
NASA mission to asteroid returning to Earth
A small saucer-shape capsule carrying a half-pound of rocks and dust collected from an asteroid called Bennu is expected to slam into Earth's atmosphere at a blistering 27,650 mph on Sunday and then parachute down to the ground. NASA senior scientist Amy Simon joined CBS News to discuss the purpose and logistics of the mission.
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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How electric vehicles factor into UAW talks
The United Auto Workers strike is about to stretch into its second full week. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has a look at how concerns over the manufacturing of electric vehicles will play into contract talks.
Questions about fate of Russian commander
There are new questions about Ukraine's claims it killed the admiral in charge of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in a missile attack Monday. Russian state television appeared to show Viktor Sokolov working and attending a video conference Tuesday. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse has more.
New York's Molinaro on government shutdown
New York Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro has been part of the negotiations for a spending deal to avoid a government shutdown. He joined CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane to discuss the talks.
Jobless claims are growing in some states
While jobless claims are at an eight-month low, unemployment rates vary across the U.S. Since last year, the unemployment rate in 18 states has fallen by half a percentage point or more. But three states, plus Washington, D.C., have seen claims rise. Al Root, senior writer for Barron's, joined CBS News to discuss the job market.
Louisiana drinking water in jeopardy
Millions of Louisiana residents are facing a possible drinking water crisis as saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico threatens to contaminate the freshwater supply. The saltwater intrusion, caused by a severe summer drought that lowered the Mississippi River's water levels, could have serious consequences. New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold joined CBS News to discuss measures being taken to alleviate the problem.