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The defense and prosecution in R&B star R. Kelly's federal racketeering trial painted two very different pictures of what the singer did behind closed doors. CBSN's Laura Podesta spoke with CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe about Kelly's defense lawyer comparing him to Martin Luther King Jr. and what she thinks of the defense not putting Kelly on the stand.
Every 10 years, states are required to redraw or redistrict U.S. congressional and state legislature lines following the census. New York will drop to 26 seats in the House of Representatives after losing one in 2020. Redistricting could give Democrats the opportunity to hold on to their majority, but the party has previously been opposed to political gerrymandering and has criticized Republicans for using the practice. Colby Itkowitz, a national politics reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN's Ed O'Keefe to discuss that and more.
A federal judge said New York City, the nation's largest school district, can mandate that all school employees be vaccinated or be fired. Errol Barnett has the latest.
About 16% of the state's health care workers are not fully vaccinated.
After decades of allegations including sexual assault, child pornography and kidnapping, R&B singer R. Kelly has been found guilty of one count racketeering and eight counts sex trafficking. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the high-profile case. Then, former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese joins CBSN's Ed O'Keefe to analyze how the case concluded and discuss what comes next.
R&B singer R. Kelly was found guilty on all counts after 11 accusers testified. Jericka Duncan has the latest.
New York is bracing for a shortage of health care workers as the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect. The vast majority of hospital staffers are vaccinated, but those who refuse could lose their jobs. Michael Hill, a reporter for the Associated Press, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the potential impact.
Republicans and Democrats are fighting over redistricting changes that will play a key role in control of the House in 2022.
Dr. Ron Elfenbein, emergency room doctor and the medical director and owner of FirstCall Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss New York state's health worker vaccine mandate and also explain how monoclonal antibodies are helping against the fight against COVID-19.
Governor Kathy Hochul said a state emergency declaration and other options are on standby to address any potential hospital staffing shortages.
An exhibition at New York's Museum of Modern Art explores our fascination with cars and how it's driven new paths in art and design. Correspondent Serena Altschul visits "Automania," which features cars as art, as well as art influenced by cars.
Investigators are interviewing witnesses and family members and reviewing surveillance video to gather more information.
The New York woman was on a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, when he returned home without her.
Taylor Dent, U.S. Open tennis analyst for CBS Sports, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about the top players to watch at this year’s tournament.
Massive security measures are underway to protect fans and players on Super Bowl Sunday. While the big focus is on the stadium in New Jersey, concerns also stretch into New York where pre-game festivities are being held on “Super Bowl Boulevard” in Times Square. Terrell Brown reports.
A New York City doctor who returned home after treating Ebola victims in Guinea raised alarms when he contracted the disease, but he is now in okay condition. Jericka Duncan reports.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with the latest on the case of Ebola in New York.
The spring-like weather of February that a large part of the nation enjoyed a few days ago is now just a memory. Millions of Americans woke to bone-chilling temperatures as an Arctic blast swept from the Great Lakes to New England and the Mid-Atlantic States, with wind chills well below zero. And at Boston's Logan International Airport, the battle against the elements took a dangerous turn. Meteorologist Ed Curran from Chicago station WBBM has the frigid news.
David McCallum spent 28 years in a New York prison for a murder he didn't commit. McCallum called his release a "bittersweet moment. Jericka Duncan reports.
As chef and owner of New York City's Telepan and Telepan local, Bill Telepan explains why he's excited to go shopping for fresh ingredients for his restaurants in the spring and summer months.
Chef Zakary Pelaccio explains his philosophy of total utilization in order to reduce waste at his restaurant Fish & Game in Hudson, N.Y.
Prestigious auction house Christie’s New York will hold bidding for dozens of meteorites in all shapes and sizes this week in what’s become an annual auction. Dana Jacobson reports.
Veterinarians and other zoo personnel are now using personal protective equipment to protect both themselves and animals from exposure, after a tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo contracted the coronavirus. With no visitors, zookeepers are looking to enrichment activities and walks to keep animals entertained and happy. Jamie Yuccas takes a look at how the pandemic has changed the environment for these animals and the people who care for them.
Pan Am flight 103, the infamous London-to-New York Boeing 747, exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland shortly after takeoff. All 259 people on the plane, including 190 Americans, were killed along with 11 people on the ground. This week, charges against the alleged Libyan bomb-maker were unsealed in one of the most complex terrorism cases in U.S. history. Catherine Herridge has the story.
Stay-at-home orders have turned America's densest and most vibrant cities into virtual ghost towns, but for one New York photojournalist, the shutdown created a unique chance to document the empty city. Brook Silva-Braga joined George Steinmetz as the latter recounted his unusual helicopter ride around a locked down New York City.
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
A powerful tornado in Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, knocked down utility poles and forced an Air Force base to close.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
The conflict is expected to crimp global natural gas supplies due to damage to liquefied natural gas facilities in Qatar.
One in five recent grads regret their college major, a ZipRecruiter report finds.
"If you haven't booked for this summer, get busy," Atmosphere Research Group Airline industry analyst Henry Harteveldt told CBS News.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The new beehive expands existing beekeeping and honey production operations at the White House.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the successful operation for prostate cancer happened 18 months ago and that he is now in "excellent physical condition."
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Hegseth indicated during a Pentagon news conference that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal as the war continues.
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Ellen Burstyn, known for her Oscar-winning role in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," has spent seven decades in Hollywood, but she tells "CBS Mornings" that poetry has also shaped her life as she discusses her new book "Poetry Says It Better."
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" speaks with the latest eliminated contestant from "Survivor 50" about exiting the game, strategy and transitioning to the jury.
"Giant," which is now on Broadway, dramatizes a real-life scandal that stained the legacy of world-famous children's author Roald Dahl. Anthony Mason spoke to John Lithgow, who stars in the play, and playwright Mark Rosenblatt.
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Meta plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce as the technology giant steps up its spending on artificial intelligence.
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
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.
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet joins to discuss.
New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators.
Scientists spent over two years identifying a mysterious object found off the coast of Alaska in 2023.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
A person is in custody in connection to the disappearance of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, authorities said.
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is being investigated for allegedly betting on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's removal from office before the raid was made public. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
The U.S. has offered a reward of $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aureliano Guzman Loera, known as "El Guano."
Florida police say they stopped a mass shooting by arresting a man who was on his way to Jazz Fest in New Orleans with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Cristian Benavides has details.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are headed back to Pakistan for more talks with Iranian officials on a potential peace deal.
A U.S. special forces soldier was arrested and charged for allegedly placing bets on Polymarket with information preceding the public announcement of Nicolás Maduro's removal from Venezuela. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
At 54, former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is dying of pancreatic cancer. In a conversation with Scott Pelley, he shares his message on faith, family, AI, and a divided nation. Sunday on 60 Minutes.
The Justice Department announced Friday that it would be dropping an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine briefed reporters on Friday about U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including a blockade near the Strait of Hormuz targeting vessels linked to Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Elliot Ackerman have more.