She got $0 from condo sale. Supreme Court weighs fairness.
A 94-year-old woman had her home taken away over a small unpaid tax bill. Were her constitutional rights violated?
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's DNA lawsuit
The Supreme Court has ruled that Rodney Reed, a longtime Texas death row inmate, should have a chance to argue for testing of crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.
Supreme Court justices cheered at conservative group's anniversary dinner
Four of the five Supreme Court justices who overturned the constitutional right to abortion attended the conservative Federalist Society's black-tie dinner marking its 40th anniversary.
Supreme Court justices' past abortion views, in their own words and votes
More than a month ago, a stunning leak of a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito indicated that the Supreme Court was prepared to take the momentous step of overruling the Roe v. Wade decision from 1973 and stripping away women's constitutional protections for abortion.
Justices seem poised to hear elections case pressed by GOP
The Supreme Court seems poised to take on a new elections case being pressed by Republicans.
Biden seeks replacement for Justice Breyer
President Biden is weighing his options for a nominee to replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, who plans to retire this year. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on the impact of Breyer's retirement, and CBS News senior White House correspondent breaks down the opportunity it presents for the Biden administration.
Sotomayor and Gorsuch deny reported tensions over masks at Supreme Court
"While we may sometimes disagree about the law, we are warm colleagues and friends," Sotomayor and Gorsuch said.
Supreme Court to hear major abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that has the potential to overturn Roe v. Wade. The case is a challenge to a 2018 Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Boston University law professor Linda McClain joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
What McConnell has said on SCOTUS vacancies in an election year
"I believe that it is today the American people who are best-positioned to help make this important decision," he said in 2016
Supreme Court rules on the president's taxes
President Trump classified the Supreme Court's ruling on his financial records as "not fair." His two picks for the Supreme Court, Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh, voted against him. Paula Reid reports. (Photos courtesy: Christopher Sadowski)
Supreme Court won't hear case over D.C. Metro's religious ad ban
The dispute dates back to 2017, when the Archdiocese of Washington sought to advertise its Christmas-themed campaign on the side of public buses.
Justice Roberts slams "threatening" Schumer comments
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major abortion rights case. Chief Justice John Robers rebuked the Senate's top Democrat for what he called "threatening" statements against two Trump-appointed justices. Jan Crawford reports.
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California reports first coronavirus death; Vermont basketball player makes a comeback after surviving deadly accident.
Roberts denounces Schumer's "threatening" comments in rare rebuke
During a rally in front of the Supreme Court earlier Wednesday, Schumer said Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh will "pay the price" if they uphold abortion restrictions.
Justice Neil Gorsuch claims Supreme Court not split on party lines
Gorsuch refuted the notion that judges are just "like politicians with robes"
Trump says he'd fill Supreme Court vacancy before 2020 election
The president and the Senate majority leader have both contradicted their stances from the 2016 election
"We'd fill" a Supreme Court vacancy in 2020, McConnell says
When Antonin Scalia died in February 2016, McConnell refused to have a hearing on President Obama's nominee Merrick Garland
The growing influence in Supreme Court nominations
A new investigation from the Washington Post is taking a closer look at the role the non-profit Federalist Society and its executive vice president, Leonard Leo, play in influencing Supreme Court nominations. Lisa Graves, the former chief counsel for nominations for the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Senate votes to change its own rules and slash debate time for some nominees
The resolution would have dramatically sped up the confirmation process for judicial and executive branch nominees
Supreme Court: Inmate has no right to "painless death"
Russell Bucklew argued that subjecting him to lethal injection could cause a tumor in his throat to burst and make him choke on his own blood
The importance of civics lessons
Since civics was dropped from school curriculums, awareness of our constitutional government (and our participation in it) has gone downhill. (Only about 25% of Americans can name the three branches of government, and 10% think that Judge Judy is on the Supreme Court,) Mo Rocca talks with Supreme Court Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch about promoting civics education. Rocca also talks with Eric Liu, who created Citizen University to help cultivate the values of good citizenship; and with Chicago social studies teacher Mary Ellen Daneels, who uses what passes for politics these days as object lessons in how NOT to be a good citizen.
Supreme Court refuses Trump administration request to delay trial on 2020 census citizenship question
Supreme Court is allowing a trial over the decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census to go forward
Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court by smallest margin since 1881
No other justice on the court now received such a narrow and starkly divided vote
Nuclear option: Why Trump's Supreme Court pick needs only 51 votes
How the "nuclear option" has changed the way the Senate confirms presidential nominees -- and why it matters
Trump promises "home run" Supreme Court pick
President Trump says his pick to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will be a "home run." CBSN political contributor and RealClearPolitics reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joined CBSN with more about what the president is looking for in a nominee.
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Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
Debt ceiling showdown "was incredibly costly" to U.S., economic expert says
Negotiations over how America pays its bills have devolved into partisan brinkmanship, which one business school professor calls "an entirely avoidable disaster" that we will pay more for in the future.
Forward march: Military bases removing names of Confederates
The U.S. Army is stripping the names of Confederate generals from bases like Fort Pickett in Virginia, to be replaced with those of American heroes and heroines, including people of color. "Commemoration is about our values," says one retired general.
Indy 500 racers set for the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing"
See 2023 Indy 500 picks, predictions, and best bets.
Brad Smith, Microsoft president, says he believes A.I. regulation is coming
"The world is moving forward. Let's make sure that the United States at least keeps pace with the rest of the world," Smith told "Face the Nation."
Author Isabel Allende on how writing "gave me a voice when I had no voice"
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
Remembering murdered journalist George Polk
This month marks 75 years since the legendary newsman was murdered while covering a civil war in Greece. CBS News' Steven Portnoy reflects on journalists who are targeted for seeking to expose the truth.
Key artifact helps illuminate historic moment in JFK assassination
Nearly 60 years ago, reporter Bill Mercer broke the news to Lee Harvey Oswald on camera that he had been charged with murdering President John F. Kennedy.
State Farm to stop offering new home insurance policies in California
However, State Farm will continue to offer personal auto insurance policies in California, the company said.
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Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
Indy 500 racers set for the "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing"
See 2023 Indy 500 picks, predictions, and best bets.
Transcript: Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president and CEO, "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president and CEO, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Transcript: Rep. French Hill of Arkansas on "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Transcript: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
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Celebrating monumental mistakes at the Museum of Failure
From Ford's Edsel to bottled water with flavoring for pets, notorious corporate and marketing missteps are featured in a traveling exhibition, "The Museum of Failure," now on display in Brooklyn.
Russia's war in Ukraine is spurring investments in renewable energy
Investments in solar recently overtook oil for the first time, but the world still needs scale back fossil fuels to meet climate goals, energy group says.
Immigrants now represent a record share of U.S. workers
Almost 1 in 5 workers are now foreign-born, reversing a pandemic decline when immigration slowed.
Debt ceiling deadline is now June 5, Yellen says
Time is running short for House Republicans and the White House to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling to avoid default.
Where to go this summer for a family friendly vacation overseas
Flights to some parts of the globe are expected to be pricey, but there are still relative bargains to be found.
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Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
Transcript: Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president and CEO, "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president and CEO, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Transcript: Rep. French Hill of Arkansas on "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Transcript: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Brad Smith, Microsoft president, says he believes A.I. regulation is coming
"The world is moving forward. Let's make sure that the United States at least keeps pace with the rest of the world," Smith told "Face the Nation."
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COVID hospitalizations reach new record low nationwide, CDC says
This is the first time fewer than 9,000 new weekly admissions were reported.
Should you take off your shoes in the house? Scientists weigh in.
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Pfizer's Paxlovid still free, for now, after FDA grants full approval
Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pills, could go to the private market by late summer.
Long COVID includes these 12 symptoms, new study finds
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health brings more understanding to the symptoms of long COVID, with the aim of helping lead to much-needed treatment options.
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Transcript: Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president and CEO, "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Austan Goolsbee, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president and CEO, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Transcript: Rep. French Hill of Arkansas on "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Transcript: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Transcript: Brad Smith, Microsoft president and vice chair, on "Face the Nation," May 28, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith that aired on "Face the Nation" on May 28, 2023.
Remembering murdered journalist George Polk
This month marks 75 years since the legendary newsman was murdered while covering a civil war in Greece. CBS News' Steven Portnoy reflects on journalists who are targeted for seeking to expose the truth.
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Author Isabel Allende on how writing "gave me a voice when I had no voice"
The 80-year-old Chilean-born writer, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks about her tumultuous family history, and the passion and courage of her stories' female characters.
Author Isabel Allende on "The Wind Knows My Name"
Chilean-born author Isabel Allende has written more than two dozen books that have been translated into some 40 languages. The 80-year-old Allende, whose latest novel is "The Wind Knows My Name," talks with correspondent Rita Braver about her tumultuous family history, which inspired her stories' passionate and courageous characters; how her 1982 bestseller "House of the Spirits" changed her life; and about her foundation, which supports groups trying to help young girls at risk around the world.
Broadway showstopper Lillias White on giving audiences "my entire heart"
For the 71-year-old Tony-winner, now appearing in "Hadestown," it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table.
Broadway star Lillias White
For Broadway veteran Lillias White, it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table. The 71-year-old actress, who won a Tony Award for "The Life," is now starring in the Broadway musical "Hadestown." She talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about her role models growing up; her relationship with the audience; and setting the standard for singing standards.
Arnold Schwarzenegger on demanding a cleaner environment: "That's my crusade"
At 75, an age when most people are retired, Arnold Schwarzenegger is still an action hero, battling bad guys on screen and addressing climate pollution in real life.
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Full interview: Brad Smith
Brad Smith, the president and vice chair of Microsoft, joins ""Face the Nation"" to discuss the future of AI — and if it could face government regulation.
Smith on "real concern" about Chinese malware
The hacking operation code-named "Volt Typhoon" that targeted critical infrastructure in Guam and other locations in the United States is of "real concern," Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith tells "Face the Nation." Watch more of Margaret Brennan's interview with Smith Sunday on "Face the Nation."
Musk startup says it's been cleared to test brain implants in humans
Musk said the company would try to use the implants to restore vision and mobility in humans who had lost such abilities.
Private moon race ready for liftoff
As part of "CBS Mornings'" "American Innovation" series, Mark Strassmann reports on space quickly becoming the next economic frontier, if you can stick the landing.
Former Google executive speaks out against AI
Nearly 20 years ago, the movie "I, Robot" warned of an impending robot revolution powered by artificial intelligence that views humanity as "scum." Now, what was once science fiction has become a paramount concern for tech executives and futurists. Mo Gawdat, former chief business officer for Google's secretive research and development lab "X," joins CBS News to discuss the future of AI.
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Hurricanes and climate change: What's the connection?
Science tells us there's a connection between hurricanes and climate change. But how strong is it? And what can we expect for the future?
Unorthodox crops could be the future of food
Some scientists believe America's breadbasket could soon be at risk of potentially emptying, and they're warning a relentless drought is harming the nation's wheat crops. Science journalist Jenny Morber, who reports on climate resiliency and food, joined CBS News to discuss how researchers are trying to solve the problem.
Supreme Court weakens EPA power over wetlands
The Supreme Court has again weakened the power of the Environmental Protection Agency. This time it involves wetlands. Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down the court's latest ruling and its implications for the environment.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
3 states reach deal on Colorado River water
Three of the seven Colorado River states - California, Arizona and Nevada - have agreed to cut their water usage by 3 million acre-feet by 2026. Some 40 million people and more than two dozen Native American tribes depend on the Colorado River. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy breaks down the details of the historic deal.
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Would Gabby Petito be alive if abuse warning signs were acted on earlier?
Gabby Petito, 22, died at the hands of her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Now, her parents are asking if her murder could have been prevented, and hope others can be saved by learning her story.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton impeached
Ken Paxton, the embattled attorney general of Texas, was decisively impeached Saturday by the state House. The 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton included accusations of bribery, obstruction of justice and abuse of the public trust.
Funeral director pleads guilty to theft after decomposing bodies discovered
Randy Lankford, owner of Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center in Jeffersonville, faces a proposed sentence of 12 years.
Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing 2 patients with insulin, officials say
Heather Pressdee, 40, told investigators she allegedly administered insulin to the patients as "she had hoped they would slip into a coma and just pass away."
FBI offers $250,000 reward for man accused of killing his bride after wedding
Estrella Carrera was found dead in the bathtub of her home, still wearing the dress she wore to her wedding reception, authorities said.
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Virgin Galactic returns to space with successful sub-orbital test flight
The first crewed flight of Virgin's spaceplane in two years sets the stage for customers to begin flights to the edge of space in June.
Astronaut Peggy Whitson touts commercial spaceflight, private space stations
In an interview with CBS News, Peggy Whitson discusses her commercial visit to the International Space Station.
Russian cargo ship docks at space station amid commercial crew visit
The Ax-2 private astronaut mission, two cargo launches and multiple spacewalks highlight a busy early summer aboard space station.
A Japanese lunar lander crashed on the moon. NASA just found the evidence.
A camera team was able to identify what NASA called "an unusual surface change" near where the lander was supposed to end up.
See stunning images of the sun by Earth's most powerful telescope
The incredible photos show sunspots and quiet areas on the sun's topmost layer.
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Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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Here Comes the Sun: Jeremy Strong and more
Actor Jeremy Strong sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss his four seasons playing Kendall Roy on HBO’s hit series "Succession." Then, Serena Altschul travels to the Eureka Innovation Lab in San Francisco, California, to learn about Levi’s legendary 501 blue jeans. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Goolsbee on 11th hour debt ceiling deal
Austan Goolsbee, the president and CEO of the Chicago Fed, tells "Face the Nation" that the 11th hour deal to raise the debt ceiling is a "little dangerous" since "we must raise the debt ceiling. If President Biden and Republicans had not come to a deal, "the consequences for the financial system and for the broader economy would be extremely negative."
Hill on debt ceiling deal
Republican Rep. French Hill of Arkansas tells "Face the Nation" that although some members of the House Freedom Caucus have indicated they will not vote for any deal that raises the debt ceiling, "each of the components in the 20 states is reflected in this negotiated deal in principle."
Jeffries on debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced late Saturday that they had reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells "Face the Nation" that he expects his caucus to vote for the deal because it "protects" Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans and the "American people."
Full interview: Brad Smith
Brad Smith, the president and vice chair of Microsoft, joins ""Face the Nation"" to discuss the future of AI — and if it could face government regulation.