New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills
Supporters of abortion rights have filed separate lawsuits challenging abortion pill restrictions in North Carolina and West Virginia.
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Newborn right whale calf found dead under North Carolina pier
The whale was last seen alive swimming alone off North Carolina's coast without its mother.
Another North Carolina power substation damaged by apparent gunfire
The North Carolina substation damaged in the apparent gunfire is not far from Moore County, where two other substations were attacked by gunfire in early December.
Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
Video shows girl, 11, getting off bus before she went missing
Sixth grader Madalina Cojocari was reported missing on Dec. 15, despite being last seen more than three weeks earlier.
Hungry bear steals bagel delivery from porch
When this hungry bear in North Carolina discovered a delivery of NYC bagels on a local front porch, it seized the opportunity.
"Shipwreck skeleton" found on Outer Banks beach remains a mystery
North Carolina's coastline — known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic — is home to thousands of shipwrecks, and experts have a theory about this one.
Oysters recalled after norovirus outbreak sickens at least 211 people
No hospitalizations or deaths related to the outbreak have been reported.
FBI investigates recent power grid attacks
The FBI is investigating attacks on U.S. power grids in North Carolina and South Carolina this past week. Former FBI investigator Scott Sweetow joins CBS News to discuss the attacks.
North Carolina regains power after attack
The power is back on in Moore County, North Carolina, after nearly 5 days without following an attack on utility substations. CBS News' Michael George reports from North Carolina, and then Neil Chatterjee, former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact.
Engineer on safeguarding U.S. power grids
The FBI is investigating two incidents that involved attacks on electric substations in North Carolina and South Carolina. Anurag Srivastava, a chairperson and professor at large at Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University, joined CBS News to discuss how to protect power grids.
North Carolina substation attacks underscore power grid vulnerabilities
Law enforcement has expressed concern that the Moore County attack could be followed by copycat incidents.
Power grids face growing extremist threats
There are elevated concerns about the security of America's power grid infrastructure after gunfire took out two substations in Moore County, North Carolina. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
$75,000 reward offered for info on North Carolina power grid attack
The state of North Carolina, power company Duke Energy, and Moore County are each offering up to $25,000 for information.
Justices hear case that could change elections
The Supreme Court is considering whether to adopt a legal theory that could fundamentally change how federal elections are conducted. This theory could give state legislatures sole authority to set election rules even if they result in partisan gerrymandering. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins Vladimir Duthiers and Lana Zak to discuss.
Schools, food banks rush to preserve supplies after N.C. power outage
According to the Department of Energy, there were at least 70 reported incidents involving intentional attacks to the U.S. power grid this year.
Power may be restored in North Carolina soon
Power may be back for thousands on Wednesday night as authorities continue to go through tips on the attacks on electric substations. Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks joins CBS News with the latest on efforts to restore power.
Voting laws at stake in Supreme Court case
CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joined us to explain the case Moore v. Harper, which is now before the U.S. Supreme Court, and how it could reshape U.S. election laws.
Saving food amid North Carolina power outage
Residents in Moore County, North Carolina, are in a race to save perishable goods after "targeted" attacks on two North Carolina power substations continue to leave thousands of homes and businesses without power. CBS News has also learned other states, including Oregon and Washington, are also reporting power outage attacks, according to government officials. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
Court to weigh state power over elections
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case of Moore v. Harper, which focuses on election law and whether state legislatures can make rules regarding federal elections without input from state courts. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker joins John Dickerson to explain the significance.
Race to save food amid North Carolina power outage
Thousands of homes and businesses are still without power in a North Carolina county after an attack on local infrastructure. Residents are racing to save perishable food. Mark Strassmann reports.
Power in North Carolina county will be restored sooner than expected, officials say
It was first estimated that it would take until Thursday, Dec. 8 to reconnect all affected customers.
Thousands in North Carolina without power
Tens of thousands of residents in Moore County, North Carolina, could be without power until Thursday after a "deliberate" attack knocked out part of the grid. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann joins Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano with the latest.
North Carolina power substations attacked
The attacks on two North Carolina power substations have left tens of thousands of Moore County residents without electricity for days. Authorities say the attacks were carried out by one or more individuals with apparent criminal intent. Mark Strassmann has the latest.
FBI investigates power substation damage
Tens of thousands remain without power in Moore County, North Carolina, after two power substations were damaged by gunfire. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the latest on the situation.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Palestinian teen wounds 2, day after 7 killed in Jerusalem
The 13-year-old alleged attacker opened fire on Saturday, wounding a father and son, officials say.
The Saturday Six: Fireball lawsuit, student gets robotic hand and more
In case you missed it, tipping requests may be getting out of hand, and archaeologists learned a 17th century socialite was holding on to a golden secret.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Ronna McDaniel reelected RNC chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Video of Paul Pelosi attack released, shows suspect swinging hammer
News organizations petitioned for the release of the material, which had been played in open court during a preliminary hearing.
Former Memphis officer on SCORPION unit, cops charged in Nichols death
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
Conservationists say they are worried the move could be a step toward expanded whaling.
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The Saturday Six: Fireball lawsuit, student gets robotic hand and more
In case you missed it, tipping requests may be getting out of hand, and archaeologists learned a 17th century socialite was holding on to a golden secret.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach will not return to "GMA," network says
ABC News has not announced who will replace them.
Former Memphis officer on SCORPION unit, cops charged in Nichols' death
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
A wife remarried her husband after Alzheimer's took his memory
"I want people to continue to find joy, and really focus on being present with their loved ones," Lisa Marshall said of what she learned from her loss.
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CEO quotes Martin Luther King in email announcing layoffs
PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada quoted the civil rights in an email a critic called an "all time classic bad layoff announcement."
Kentucky Trader Joe's becomes third store to unionize
The unionization effort at Trader Joe's comes amid a larger wave of organizing largely led by younger workers.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Many more single women than men are homeowners. Here's why.
Single women own about 10.7 million homes compared to 8.1 million for single men, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
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Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," January 29, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Marco Rubio will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
Nancy Pelosi reacts to newly released video of husband's attack
Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters after several video and audio clips from the night of the attack on her husband at their San Francisco home were released Friday.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
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Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
Conservationists say they are worried the move could be a step toward expanded whaling.
Palestinian teen wounds 2, day after 7 killed in Jerusalem
The 13-year-old alleged attacker opened fire on Saturday, wounding a father and son, officials say.
At least 7 killed in shooting in Jerusalem; gunman slain
The shooting in the Jewish neighborhood of Neve Yaakov followed a deadly raid by the Israeli military Thursday in the occupied West Bank.
Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
Wounded reporter recounts talking with dying colleague after Ukraine attack
Benjamin Hall said he credits his dying colleague — as well as seeing a vision of his daughters — for giving him strength after the bombing.
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Sunny War performs "New Day"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "New Day."
Sunny War performs "No Reason"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "No Reason."
Sunny War performs "Whole"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "Whole."
Sunny War's remarkable story
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. Michelle Miller spoke with War about her remarkable journey and how she’s arrived at her current sound.
Vir Das on comedy and controversy
Comedian Vir Das is known for his sharp wit and observational humor. He’s made a name for himself both in India and internationally, but not without controversy. A recent routine that spread on social media created a fair degree of outrage in his home country - and even led to criminal charges. But it hasn’t tripped him up, or slowed him down. Jamie Wax reports.
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How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
CBS News coverage: Tyre Nichols arrest video
Memphis officials released disturbing video Friday night showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. Five police officers are charged with murder. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Catherine Herridge anchor this hour of speical coverage.
Former Memphis officer on SCORPION unit, cops charged in Nichols' death
"I never thought this would happen," the former officer told CBS News.
Police release video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest
Horrifying video of Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols was released to the public Friday. The incident is being compared to the vicious beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles police in 1991. Elise Preston reports. Warning: This video contains violent and disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Pence on classified records: "Mistakes were made"
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he takes "full responsibility" for the classified materials found at his home in Indiana. "Mistakes were made," he said.
Space
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
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Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Sunny War performs "New Day"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "New Day."
Sunny War performs "No Reason"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "No Reason."
Sunny War performs "Whole"
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. From her new album "Anarchist Gospel," War performs "Whole."
Sunny War's remarkable story
Sunny War’s story is one of talent, tenacity, addiction and survival. Michelle Miller spoke with War about her remarkable journey and how she’s arrived at her current sound.
Vir Das on comedy and controversy
Comedian Vir Das is known for his sharp wit and observational humor. He’s made a name for himself both in India and internationally, but not without controversy. A recent routine that spread on social media created a fair degree of outrage in his home country - and even led to criminal charges. But it hasn’t tripped him up, or slowed him down. Jamie Wax reports.