Tennessee state GOP lawmaker resigns over ethics complaint
State Rep. Scotty Campbell voted to expel the "Tennessee Three" about a week after an ethics committee found that he had violated workplace discrimination policy.
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Biden to meet with "Tennessee Three" on Monday, White House says
Democratic Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson faced expulsion votes for joining protests that called for gun control on the House floor.
Walgreens employee claims self-defense in shooting of pregnant woman
The woman had to undergo an emergency C-section after the shooting, police said.
Tenn. State Rep. Justin Pearson reinstated
County officials in Memphis voted unanimously on Wednesday to reappoint Justin Pearson to the Tennessee House of Representatives, less than a week after the legislature voted to expel him and another Black Democratic lawmaker for participating in a protest against gun violence. See the live reaction to the reinstatement.
Why were 2 Tennessee Democrats expelled, and what happens now?
Two Democrats were expelled, and a third only narrowly kept her seat. What happens now?
Tennessee lawmaker reinstated after expulsion
The Nashville City Council has voted unanimously to reinstate one of the Tennessee state representatives expelled last week for joining a protest against gun violence. Justin Jones will serve as interim representative, and will have to run in a special election to keep the seat for the rest of the term. Mark Strassmann has the latest from Nashville.
Ousted lawmaker faces reappointment vote
Former Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson could be reinstated Wednesday, days after another member of the state legislature, Justin Jones, was given his seat back by Nashville's city council. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann joins "CBS News Mornings" to with more on the recently expelled lawmakers.
Tennessee lawmaker reinstated after expulsion
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones is returning to the chamber following a unanimous vote by the Nashville City Council to reinstate him. Jones is one of two Tennessee state representatives expelled by a Republican-controlled legislature last week for joining a protest against gun violence. The remaining representative, former Rep. Justin J. Pearson, may be reinstated as early as Wednesday. Mark Strassmann reports.
Who is Justin Jones? Tennessee lawmaker expelled from House
"A state in which the Ku Klux Klan was founded is now attempting another power grab by silencing the two youngest Black representatives," Jones said on the House floor.
Tennessee move to cut Nashville council in half blocked by judges
A panel of judges has temporarily blocked a new requirement state GOP lawmakers passed that would cut the Democratic-leaning city of Nashville's Metropolitan Council from 40 members to 20.
Reinstated Tennessee state representative returns to House floor
Justin Jones and fellow Democrat Justin Pearson, who are both Black, were expelled by a Republican supermajority last week.
Expelled Tennessee lawmakers seek reappointments
Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, both of whom are Black, were ousted from the Republican-led Tennessee House for joining a protest over gun control on the House floor.
Support grows for the "Tennessee Three"
After two lawmakers were expelled from the Tennessee legislature and a third representative barely kept her seat on Thursday, protests against the the decision have only increased. Vice President Kamala Harris is traveling to Nashville this weekend. Scott McFarlane has more.
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Expulsion of Tennessee lawmakers draws condemnation
The rare expulsion Thursday of two Democratic members of the Tennessee House for holding a protest in the state Capitol demanding gun reform in response to the Nashville school shooting has prompted outrage from many political leaders, including President Biden. Mark Strassmann reports.
Harris meets with ousted Tennessee lawmakers
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Nashville to meet with two Democratic lawmakers who were expelled from the state House over their role in a gun reform protest. CBS News senior national Correspondent Mark Strassmann joins Catherine Herridge with the latest.
"Tennessee Three" say they'll keep fighting
Two members of the Tennessee House of Representatives were expelled from the legislature after they and another Democratic lawmaker protested against gun violence following the Nashville school shooting. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann joins "CBS News Mornings" to share why the one member of the so-called "Tennessee Three" thinks they were spared from expulsion.
GOP lawmakers in Tennessee vote to expel one of three Democrats over shooting protest
Lawmakers voted to expel two young Black representatives, but the motion to expel a White legislator failed by one vote.
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2 Tennessee lawmakers expelled
Tennessee Republican lawmakers on Thursday expelled two Tennessee House Democrats who had taken part in a protest on the House floor demanding gun legislation in the wake of the Nashville school shooting which left six people dead. A vote to expel a third lawmaker failed. Mark Strassman reports.
Tennessee Dems face expulsion over protests
The Republican-led Tennessee state legislature votes Thursday on whether to expel three Democrats who took part in an anti-gun-violence protest in the statehouse. The demonstration followed a deadly school shooting in Nashville. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann joined Shanelle Kaul from Nashville to discuss the impending vote.
Final funeral held for victims of Nashville shooting
A funeral was held Wednesday for teacher Katherine Koonce, one of six people killed in a massacre at a private school in Nashville last week. It came as students across the nation staged walkouts to demand gun reform. Mark Strassmann reports.
GOP majority could boot 3 Dems from Tennessee house over shooting protest
Democrats all the way up to the White House accuse the Tennessee Republicans of focusing on political retribution over efforts to keep children safe.
911 calls reveal terror at Nashville school
Police released the desperate 911 calls made from inside The Covenant School in Nashville during Monday's school shooting. The release comes as thousands of people descended on the state Capitol to rally for stronger gun laws. Mark Strassmann reports.
Nashville officers speak out
The first responding officers during last week's mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville are speaking out about what they saw and experienced after six people were killed. Newly obtained search warrants reveal a suicide note, weapons, and journals at the shooter's home. Mark Strassmann has more.
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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as Trump vows more strikes on Iran
U.S. forces launched new strikes Tuesday on targets connected to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, marking another round of attacks this week as the U.S. and Iran return to hostilities.
Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall along Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Louisiana on Tuesday afternoon, and is also forecast to bring heavy rain to Texas, the National Hurricane Center said.
House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deadlocked, leaves for day without verdict
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial told the judge Tuesday morning they are deadlocked, and left a Massachusetts courtroom hours later without reaching a verdict.
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
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How long could the Lindsay Clancy jury remain deadlocked?
Karen Read's first trial ended with a hung jury. Here's a look at how those deliberations played out as the Lindsay Clancy jury says it is deadlocked.
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
Pa. police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs
The U.S. bond market influences how much American consumers pay for loans and the interest they can earn on their savings accounts.
Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
Employers are likely to offer limited salary increases in 2027 amid ongoing economic uncertainty, according to a survey of 1,000 businesses.
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Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Rising bond yields threaten to push up U.S. borrowing costs
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Modest pay hikes next year could leave some workers lagging inflation
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Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue
A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.
IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds
IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers.
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House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
House adopts resolution condemning socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired
CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later.
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The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
2 airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane in Germany
Caused by parasites spread via Anopheles mosquitoes, malaria can cause symptoms including nausea, headache and intense waves of fever and chills.
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Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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American among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
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Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
Jury finds Davis guilty in 1996 murder of Tupac
A Las Vegas jury on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The jury heard closing arguments Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the man accused of orchestrating the shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins to discuss the case.
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John Ternus is Apple's new CEO
John Ternus is stepping up and into the shoes of former Apple CEO Tim Cook. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports, plus Puck AI correspondent Ian Krietzberg shares his thoughts on the Apple turnover and the Hugging Face AI breach.
MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.
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's new CEO takes over
John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.
St. Louis becomes the latest battleground in fight over data centers
"We have to be very careful about where and how we install these large data centers," said Kasey Fowler-Finn, a biologist at St. Louis University, who is among a group suing to halt a data center development.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Records: Bovino was under investigation when he retired
Former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino was formally notified he was under an internal investigation just 16 days before he announced his retirement plans, records show. CBS News' homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga breaks down what we know.
Defense attorney on possible Clancy mistrial
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial informed the judge Tuesday that they were unable to come to a unanimous verdict. The judge has asked them to continue deliberating, which they'll do for a fifth day on Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and criminal defense attorney Elyse Hershon joins "The Daily Report" to offer analysis.
What a mistrial in Clancy case could look like
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial informed the judge Tuesday morning that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, setting up a potential mistrial. Deliberations are set to resume on Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Clancy jury goes home after being deadlocked
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial went home on Tuesday without reaching a verdict after saying that they were deadlocked earlier in the day. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Rebecca Roiphe have the latest.
Pa. police officer charged after fatally shooting student at wrong home
Upper Pottsgrove Police Cpl. Sean Farrell was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Glenwood Earl Pysher IV on Aug. 23, officials said.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall
Tropical Storm Edouard drenched parts of Texas and Louisiana on Tuesday. The threat intensified very quickly after developing late Monday night out in the Gulf. Jason Allen reports from Texas and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Records: Bovino was under investigation when he retired
Former Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino was formally notified he was under an internal investigation just 16 days before he announced his retirement plans, records show. CBS News' homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga breaks down what we know.
Crockett on potential Texas poll center cuts
Local officials in Texas are voting on whether to cut the number of polling sites in the state's third-largest county. Officials say it would get rid of low-turnout sites, while Democrats argue it's voter suppression. Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas joins with her perspective.
Massachusetts primary highlights issue of age
Voters in Massachusetts are at the polls on Tuesday for the state's primary elections -- a notable race: Rep. Seth Moulton's Democratic primary challenge to 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey. Rolling Stone politics reporter Nikki Ramirez and Politico national politics reporter Alec Hernandez join to discuss.
Defense attorney on possible Clancy mistrial
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial informed the judge Tuesday that they were unable to come to a unanimous verdict. The judge has asked them to continue deliberating, which they'll do for a fifth day on Wednesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports and criminal defense attorney Elyse Hershon joins "The Daily Report" to offer analysis.