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"Glee" star legal trouble
Naya Rivera, best known for her role in "Glee," was charged with domestic battery in West Virginia on Saturday, according to police. Rivera's husband, Ryan Dorsey, told police that his wife struck him on the bottom lip and head while they were on a walk with their child.
Naya Rivera's family files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Naya Rivera has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after the actress' tragic drowning death in California this summer, claiming Ventura County officials failed to warn swimmers about the dangers of Lake Piru. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Naya Rivera's family files wrongful death lawsuit over drowning death
The family of Naya Rivera has filed a wrongful death lawsuit after the actress's tragic drowning death this summer.
"Glee" star Naya Rivera yelled for help before drowning, report says
Rivera's son, Josey, told investigators that she helped him onto the boat before yelling for help and disappearing under the water, according to new reports.
Naya Rivera's ex-husband posts emotional tribute to star
"Time on Earth is precious and you just never know....you never know what could happen," Dorsey said.
Naya Rivera's body recovered from California lake
The announcement concludes an extensive search for Rivera's body, which began after her 4-year-old son was found alone in a pontoon boat the pair had rented.
"Glee" creators to establish college fund for Naya Rivera's son
In an emotional statement, the creators said they are "heartbroken over the loss" of Rivera.
Co-stars and fans remember Naya Rivera after her death at age 33
The remains of actress Naya Rivera — known for her role as a gay cheerleader on the hit TV musical comedy "Glee" — were found after days of searching at a California lake.
Naya Rivera found dead at California lake
Naya Rivera, a singer and actor who played a gay cheerleader on the hit TV musical comedy "Glee," was found dead in a Southern California lake following a six day search. She was 33. CBS Los Angeles' Rachel Kim reports.
Sheriff "confident" Naya Rivera's body found
Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub held a news conference Monday to announce that officials believe they have recovered the body of missing actress Naya Rivera, who disappeared while boating with her 4-year-old son on Lake Piru in Southern California last week. He said there was no indication of foul play. Watch his remarks.
Body found in search for Naya Rivera
Captain Eric Buschow of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department joins CBS Los Angeles to discuss the search for missing "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, after a body was found Monday at Lake Piru in California.
Search for actress Naya Rivera continues
The search for "Glee" actress Naya Rivera will resume Monday morning. The 33-year-old vanished last Wednesday while boating with her son on Lake Piru, north of Los Angeles. He told investigators they went swimming, but Rivera never made it back on the boat with him. Authorities are using sonar equipment to search for Rivera, who is believed to have drowned.
"Glee" actress sent photo just before going missing, official says
Authorities said they believe Naya Rivera, 33, drowned in the lake. Her son was found on the boat.
Search for "Glee" actress Naya Rivera continues for fourth day
Search crews were expected to continue to use side-scanning sonar technology and cadaver dogs as they look for Rivera across Lake Piru.
Naya Rivera presumed dead in "tragic accident" after disappearance
Rivera's 4-year-old son was spotted drifting alone on a rental boat on a California lake.
Investigators release 911 call made after "Glee" actress' son was found on boat
"The emergency is: We have a missing person."
Naya Rivera presumed dead, officials say
Actress Naya Rivera, known for her role on "Glee," is believed to have drowned while boating with her son on a California lake, authorities said Thursday. Rivera was reported missing on Wednesday, when her 4-year-old son was found on a pontoon boat by himself. Watch the news conference from the Ventura County Sheriff's Department.
Celebrities react to disappearance of "Glee" actress Naya Rivera
A search resumed Thursday for the 33-year-old who went missing on a lake in California during a boat trip with her young son.
"Glee" star Naya Rivera missing at lake
A search was continuing Thursday for former "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, who went missing Wednesday while on a boat trip with her 4-year-old son on Lake Piru in the Los Padres National Forest. CBS Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
Actress Naya Rivera accused of domestic battery on husband
Rivera's husband Ryan Dorsey told police that his wife struck him on the bottom lip and head, CBS affiliate WOWK reports
Mark Salling faces prison for child porn charges
Former "Glee" star Mark Salling is facing up to seven years in prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors
Naya Rivera files for divorce from Ryan Dorsey
Actress Naya Rivera has filed for divorce from actor Ryan Dorsey, her husband of two years
Naya Rivera opens up about getting breast implants
Former "Glee" star Naya Rivera is not holding back in her new memoir
Naya Rivera and Ryan Dorsey are parents
The couple welcomed their first child together last month
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Trump says Iran war "close to over" amid push for new peace talks
With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.
DOJ moves to dismiss Jan. 6 convictions against 12 former Proud Boys, Oath Keepers
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal court to vacate Jan. 6 convictions against a dozen former members of the right-wing Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, aiming to wipe away some of the final Capitol riot charges that are still standing.
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Bipartisan duo that pushed Swalwell, Gonzales to resign says other lawmakers may be next
A cross-party effort caused two House members to resign on Tuesday, and the female lawmakers who helped lead that push told CBS News that additional members of Congress could face similar pressure.
Eighth grade student kills 4, wounds 20 in Turkey school shooting
A student who was about 13 years old opened fire at random in a Turkish school a day after another shooter injured 16 people and killed himself in another school, officials said.
Prosecutors from Pirro's office tried to access Fed headquarters, but were turned away
The renovations at the Federal Reserve are the subject of a months-long criminal investigation.
Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Family demands answers after N.J. influencer died on trip with fiance in Zanzibar
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her
Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.
Sales engineer takes home $1 million Picasso with $117 raffle ticket
A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket.
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Teen soldier who told his mother "no tears" identified after 75 years
U.S. Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez enlisted in the military when he was 17, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Controversial spy tool faces uncertain future ahead of House vote
The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.
Clavicular suffers suspected overdose in Miami: "That was brutal"
Miami Fire said crews were called to the corner of 9th Street and South Miami Avenue in Brickell after getting reports of a possible overdose of a 20-year-old man.
It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
Police kill woman accused of kidnapping, slashing child at Omaha Walmart
Omaha police fatally shot a woman they say kidnapped a young boy and slashed him across the face before killing her.
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It's Tax Day. Here's how big the average tax refund is in 2026.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
Chevron executive suggests Americans should drive less amid high gas prices
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Chevron says Venezuelan oil imports are helping curb U.S. gas prices
Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.
7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores this year
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
Android users could get money under $135 million Google settlement
Millions of people using Android mobile devices could receive a payout, according to the settlement website.
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Controversial spy tool faces uncertain future ahead of House vote
The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.
New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
Prosecutors from Pirro's office tried to access Fed headquarters, but were turned away
The renovations at the Federal Reserve are the subject of a months-long criminal investigation.
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Bipartisan duo that pushed Swalwell, Gonzales to resign says other lawmakers may be next
A cross-party effort caused two House members to resign on Tuesday, and the female lawmakers who helped lead that push told CBS News that additional members of Congress could face similar pressure.
Fourth U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in days kills 4
U.S. Southern Command posted aerial video on social media Tuesday showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.
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New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.
Pennsylvania town faces fallout from Trump's environmental rule rollback
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Fighting for health care claim approvals
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
A teen athlete's headache wouldn't stop. It took a year to find a cure.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
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Teen soldier who told his mother "no tears" identified after 75 years
U.S. Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez enlisted in the military when he was 17, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Eighth grade student kills 4, wounds 20 in second Turkey school shooting in 2 days
A student who was about 13 years old opened fire at random in a Turkish school a day after another shooter injured 16 people and killed himself in another school, officials said.
Sales engineer takes home $1 million Picasso with $117 raffle ticket
A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket.
U.S. sanctions alleged "gatekeeper" of cartel human smuggling routes
The Cartel del Noreste has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.
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Trump says Iran war "close to over" amid push for new peace talks
With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.
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Inside the creation of "Front Porch Freestyles"
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
"Margo's Got Money Troubles" stars on series
Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning talk with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The two discuss what drew them to the project and their characters, and what it's like to work together again.
Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab after California DUI arrest in March
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
4/12: Sunday Morning - The Money Issue
Jane Pauley hosts our annual "Money Issue." Featured: Obstacles to home ownership; fighting health insurance denials; Chinese EVs; opposition to AI data centers; American Girl dolls; skin care mogul Scarlett Johansson; roller coasters; the popularity of bingo!; and is your phone eavesdropping on you?
American Girl: Celebrating girl power
Founded in 1986, American Girl has created dolls, books and accessories that tell the stories of young girls in every American era. On the toy's 40th anniversary, correspondent Faith Salie explores how making history come alive is also creating timeless bonds between generations that celebrate girlhood.
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New study researches AI and medical questions
A new study found that a substantial amount of medical information provided by five popular artificial intelligence-driven chatbots is inaccurate and incomplete. One of the authors of the study, Nick Tiller joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Everyday items born from space exploration
The Artemis II journey around the far side of the moon is a monumental moment for human space exploration, but the mission could also bring back benefits for everyday life here on Earth. Better selfies, comfortable sneakers, basic household appliances and more can all trace their roots straight to NASA. Jarred Hill has a closer look at NASA tech in plain sight.
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.
New warning over AI
Former AI company founder and CEO Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to break down Anthropic's report about one of its AI models, Claude Mythos Preview. In the report, the company warned the program was "too powerful" to be released to the public and it worried about the program, which is designed to find security flaws in software, falling into the "wrong hands."
Sam Altman voices safety concerns
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Legal fight over Camp Mystic's future
Families of victims of the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy are fighting a reopening planned for this summer. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
2 more lawmakers face calls for removal
Republican Rep. Cory Mills and Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick are facing calls for removal amid misconduct allegations. This comes after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
U.S. probing Lynette Hooker case, source says
Brian Hooker remains in the Bahamas after police released him from custody, and his wife, Lynette Hooker, remains missing. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has the latest confirmed information.
Eighth grade student kills 4, wounds 20 in second Turkey school shooting in 2 days
A student who was about 13 years old opened fire at random in a Turkish school a day after another shooter injured 16 people and killed himself in another school, officials said.
U.S. sanctions alleged "gatekeeper" of cartel human smuggling routes
The Cartel del Noreste has been accused of trafficking weapons, drugs and people, and is characterized by its violent practices and extortion.
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew stakes their lives on the heat shield
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
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Prince Harry, Meghan face backlash over visit
There are mixed responses to a visit by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan in Australia. The trip is privately funded, and the couple is also making what appears to be paid appearances. Holly Williams reports.
Family of influencer who died on trip speaks
Influencer Ashly Robinson, known to her followers as Ashlee Jenae, was on a trip in Zanzibar with her fiancé when police say she was found unconscious in her luxury villa and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Her parents told CBS News the 31-year-old's death "doesn't make any sense." Her fiancé is being held for questioning.
Legal fight over Camp Mystic's future
Families of victims of the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy are fighting a reopening planned for this summer. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
U.S. and Iran use social media to gain support
Darren L. Linvill, a professor at Clemson University and co-director of the Watt Family Innovation Center Media Forensics Hub, joins CBS News to break down how the U.S. and Iran are using AI-generated images on social media to garner war support.
2 more lawmakers face calls for removal
Republican Rep. Cory Mills and Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick are facing calls for removal amid misconduct allegations. This comes after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.