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Prosecutors recommend jail time for Cohen
Court documents released Friday contain bad news for two former members of President Trump's inner circle: his ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, and onetime campaign chairman, Paul Manafort. Friday’s filing gives new insight into Robert Mueller's investigation. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
U.S. attorney recommends jail time for Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen
Cohen's sentencing, for campaign finance, fraud, and other charges, is scheduled for Dec. 12
Feds recommend jail time for Cohen
Federal prosecutors recommended "substantial" jail time for Michael Cohen, President Trump's longtime personal attorney. Robert Litt, former deputy assistant attorney general and former general counsel for the Director of National Intelligence, joins CBSN to discuss.
Trump speaks at national law enforcement conference in Kansas City
President Trump is speaking in Kansas City after announcing major staff shakeups Friday morning
Trump lashes out at Mueller in Twitter rant ahead of expected Manafort, Cohen filings
In a early morning Twitter rant, the president lashed out at Mueller ahead of expected court filings in the Russia investigation
Court filings expected on Cohen, Manafort
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is preparing to release court filings in the cases of former Trump associates Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller explains what the documents may reveal.
New details in Mueller's Russia probe
President Trump praised his former campaign adviser, Roger Stone, for saying he would not testify against the president in the Russia investigation. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about other former Trump associates in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest.
Trump wants Michael Cohen to serve a "full" sentence
Months ago, the president tweeted that his longtime attorney wouldn't "flip"
Warner: Senate Intel has made "a number of referrals" to Mueller for prosecution
"If you lie to Congress, we're going to go after you. We're going to make sure that gets referred," Warner said on "Face the Nation"
Michael Cohen's attorneys say he's a victim who doesn't deserve prison
Lawyers say Cohen braved "raw, full-bore attack by the most powerful person in the United States" to come clean about lies over Moscow Trump Tower project
What does Cohen's plea mean for Mueller?
President Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to Congress. Paula Reid discusses the implications for the Mueller investigation.
11/29/18: CBSN Evening News
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to congress; NJ family fights to preserve Christmas tradition.
Cohen cooperating with special counsel
President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen is cooperating with Special Counsel Robert Mueller and revealing details about past work on a Trump Tower Moscow project. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid has more on whether Cohen's cooperation could put the Trumps in legal jeopardy.
A Putin penthouse was considered for Trump Moscow project
Businessman Felix Sater said he proposed giving a multimillion-dollar penthouse to Putin to entice others to buy in the building, a Trump Tower Moscow project. Sater was working with Michael Cohen on the proposal
Trump's meetings at the G-20 summit
President Trump has canceled two planned meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in Argentina. Mr. Trump is expected to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping, while he hopes to avoid interaction with Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett explains what's at stake.
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Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress about Moscow project. New Jersey community embroiled in fight over Christmas lights.
Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of making a false statement to Congress. He acknowledged he lied to support Mr. Trump's timeline of a Moscow real estate deal. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Analysis: Michael Cohen's guilty plea
President Trump's former attorney said Thursday he lied to congress. David Smith, Washington bureau chief for The Guardian, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss Michael Cohen's guilty plea and the rest of the day's headlines.
Bipartisan leaders of Senate Intelligence Committee respond to Cohen's plea deal
Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, pleaded guilty to lying to Congress
Michael Cohen pleads guilty in Robert Mueller's Russia probe
"I made these misstatements to be consistent with Individual 1's political messaging and out of loyalty to Individual 1," Cohen said in court
Who is Felix Sater and what's his role in Michael Cohen's plea deal?
Cohen was assisted by an intermediary listed as "Individual 2" in the plea deal, most likely Felix Sater, a business associate of President Trump
Trump says Michael Cohen "is lying" and "trying to get a reduced sentence"
Sources tell CBS News' Major Garrett the president's legal team was made aware of the guilty plea somewhat in advance
Dems want to hear from Cohen
Democratic lawmakers are calling for more testimony from President Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen after he plead guilty in the Mueller investigation to lying to Congress. The Washington Post's Jackie Alemany joins CBSN with what to expect when Democrats take over the House in January.
Trump calls Michael Cohen a "weak person"
On his way to the G-20 summit in Argentina, President Trump called Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney, a "weak person" after Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress. Cohen is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
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Trump threatens Iran and Houthis amid signs of U.S. military buildup
The U.S. is moving more refueling planes and possibly heavy bombers to the region as the war with Iran spreads to another vital Middle East waterway.
House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
U.S. and Saudis sign nuclear deal, contingent on joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves off Louisiana, heads for Texas. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
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Tenisha Warner, the widow of "The Cosby Show" actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about coping with grief one year after his death.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
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Global oil prices hit $100 a barrel amid attacks in Red Sea
The last time global oil prices settled above $100 was on May 22, data from FactSet shows.
Google fined $1 billion by EU over its Play app store and search engine
The EU fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the tech giant broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to steer consumers toward its own services and apps over others'.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
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Navy withholding sailors' service history, in another curb on press access
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailor's service history.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress.
Amish Shah projected to win Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Saudis sign nuclear deal, contingent on joining Abraham Accords
President Trump said on Thursday the deal would include no enrichment of nuclear material.
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
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Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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Man sues OpenAI over medical advice
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
Machine learning professor on OpenAI attack
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
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.
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Man fatally shot by police in Wisconsin
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
New details on Nolan Wells' cause of death
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
Protests after police shooting in Wisconsin
Four police officers are on leave after a man who was allegedly armed with a knife was shot and killed in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday. Within hours of the deadly shooting, there were protests and a vigil held for the man. Mark Strassmann has more.
Vance Boelter to be sentenced today in Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Vance Boelter, the man who admitted in court to shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, is set to learn his sentence Thursday morning.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
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.
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Tropical Storm Bertha slammed the Gulf states as a separate system brought major flooding to parts of West Virginia. Plus, President Trump makes new threats against Iran. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have signed a deal that could allow the oil-rich nation to create a civilian nuclear program. The deal has drawn concerns that nuclear technology could potentially spread to U.S. adversaries in the Middle East. Matthew Bunn, the co-principal investigator at Harvard University's Project on Managing the Atom, weighs in.
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Man fatally shot by police in Wisconsin
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.