Kanye West explains 13th Amendment comment
Rapper West says amendment barring involuntary servitude creates "slavery in disguise" for prisoners
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Prosecutor reflects on Bill Cosby conviction
A judge sentenced Bill Cosby to three to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home nearly 15 years ago. More than 60 women have accused Cosby of assaulting them. CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke with one of the prosecutors, Kristen Feden, who traveled to Toronto three years ago to interview Constand when the district attorney was considering re-opening the case. Early on in the investigation, she pressed the district attorney's office to charge Cosby and if not for her, the DA said his team would not have gotten the conviction.
Cosby accuser: "You're not above the law"
Bill Cosby's accusers are among those applauding a Pennsylvania judge's decision to send him to prison. The actor and comedian was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004. He is the first major celebrity sent to prison in the Me Too era. More than 60 women have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct. One of the accusers, Victoria Valentino, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her reaction to the sentencing and what message it sends to survivors of abuse.
Details revealed about Bill Cosby's prison cell
Under prison policy, he'll be allowed phone calls and visits and will get a chance to exercise
Cosby sentenced to prison
Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2004. Cosby is now the first celebrity of the #MeToo era to be sent to prison. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years for 2004 sex assault
Judge rules Cosby is a "sexually violent predator" before 81-year-old comedian is sentenced for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004
Bill Cosby sentenced to prison time
Bill Cosby was taken from the coutroom in handcuffs today after being sentenced for a sexual assault conviction in Pennsylvania. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with insights on the case and CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports from the courthouse.
Cosby facing prison time
Bill Cosby will be sentenced Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand 14 years ago. Cosby, who is 81, was facing 30 years in prison, but at a hearing Monday, the judge combined three counts into one. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing begins
Bill Cosby could face up to 30 years in prison for assault charges. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports from the courthouse, and then legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with a look at what factors will go into the judge's decision.
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper released
Wanda Barzee was released from prison Wednesday. She will be under federal supervision for five years. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone is at the prison in Utah where Barzee was released.
Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Wanda Barzee released from prison
Wanda Barzee spent more than 15 years behind bars
4-year-old dog killed while part of prison program, non-profit claims
"We're all undeniably angered and overwhelmingly upset ... We have to get justice for Evie," Joseph's Legacy, an animal rescue non-profit, says in Facebook post
Reuters reporters get 7-year terms in Myanmar "official secrets" case
Ruling is seen as instance of press crackdown amid widespread international condemnation of Myanmar's treatment of Rohingya Muslims
Texas woman sentenced for voting
Crystal Mason is returning to federal prison after casting a vote in the 2016 election while ineligible to vote. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with Mason about the charges.
Woman faces 5 years for vote fraud
A woman in Texas was sentenced to return to prison Thursday because she voted in the last presidential election. Crystal Mason was on supervised release for tax fraud at the time, making her vote illegal. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling released from prison
He helped preside over an accounting scandal that led to one of the biggest corporate bankruptcies ever
Texas woman facing 5 years in prison for voter fraud speaks out
Crystal Mason made headlines when she was arrested for voting in the last presidential election
California to become first state to eliminate bail for suspects awaiting trial
The governor's signature gives the state's judicial council broad authority to reshape pretrial detention policies
Trump, state officials discuss efforts to help ex-inmates
The administration has been pressing Congress to send legislation that would provide the Bureau of Prisons with $50 million over the next five years
Escaped French gangster flees again
A French gangster on the run for weeks after a dramatic helicopter jailbreak has narrowly avoided capture by a police patrol and had to abandon a car containing explosives, officials said Wednesday. Officers identified Redoine Faid as one of two people who sped away when police tried to carry out a security check on their car north of Paris, a source said Tuesday.
Life after a wrongful conviction
More than 2,000 inmates in the U.S. have been exonerated and released from prison since 1989. On May 15 of this year, David Robinson joined them and walked out of prison after the Missouri Supreme court overturned his murder conviction. So what happens when a wrongly-convicted man goes home after nearly two decades in prison? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
Wrongfully convicted man faces challenges of newfound freedom
David Robinson was exonerated and released from prison in May, he entered a world he no longer recognizes with almost nothing
How a whistleblower exposed doctor's fraud
Dr. Farid Fata is serving 45 years in prison for health care fraud after an employee of his medical office alerted officials the doctor was treating patients for cancer they did not have. The new CBS show "Whistleblower" shares the stories of brave people who came forward. The executive producer and host of "Whistleblower," Alex Ferrer, joins CBSN to discuss Dr. Fata's case.
Kroft reports remarkable story of redemption
Steve Kroft says Shon Hopwood's journey from convicted bank robber to Georgetown law professor is "one of the most compelling stories" he's ever reported on 60 Minutes
Escaped convict "Pretty Boy Floyd" caught after two days on the run, authorities say
Michael Floyd Wilson was sentenced to two life sentences in September 2015 for killing two people in coastal Harrison County a year earlier
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Sports betting apps entice fans as gambling exacts a growing financial toll
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Trump says proposed arch will also be a "top grade Military Complex"
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
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U.S. embassies across Middle East issue security alerts for Americans
The alerts did not cite a specific threat, but called for Americans to "exercise heightened vigilance."
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
Trump to meet Mamdani tomorrow in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
Democrat Andy Beshear on pursuing "The Great American Reset"
The two-term Kentucky Governor advises his fellow Democrats to speak like "normal people" and not shy away from progressive politics or religious faith. He discusses his book, "Go and Do Likewise," which teaches how to change minds by winning hearts.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
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Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time.
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18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani tomorrow in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
Mortgage rates are nearing 7%. One house hunter says he's "despondent."
"It seems like we're trying to climb out of a hole somebody else is digging," said one frustrated house hunter as homeownership costs rise.
Increased ICE enforcement in 2025 hurt local employment, analysis finds
Employment fell last year in U.S. cities where ICE arrests surged, according to the Brookings Institution.
AI security experts say they used Claude to hack ChatGPT
Cybersecurity researchers said they were able to use Anthropic's Claude AI platfom to penetrate ChatGPT in "less than 72 hours."
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Cassidy: Trump needs to be "radically honest" on vaccines amid measles outbreak
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana urged the president to be "radically honest" when he's speaking about vaccines, as the U.S. this year has recorded the most measles cases in more than three decades.
Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.
Trump to meet Mamdani tomorrow in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
Salazar tells Trump on Hispanic voters: "Preserve that fortune"
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida warned in a campaign ad last week that President Trump's immigration enforcement policy has "gone too far."
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Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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Porsha Williams reveals health emergency: "It all happened so fast"
Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids
Conjoined twins separated in Ethiopia
Two-year-old conjoined twin sisters saw each other face-to-face for the first time after a successful 24-hour surgery to separate them. Ian Lee reports from the children's hospital in St. Louis, where it happened.
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18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
Transcript: IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with IBM vice chair Gary Cohn, who served as an economic adviser in President Trump's first term, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 20, 2026.
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9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Passage: Peter Max and Bob Mackie
"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of Peter Max, whose psychedelic pop art became synonymous with the 1960s; and remembers costume designer Bob Mackie, who dressed the likes of Cher, Carol Burnett and Diana Ross.
Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
The Hollywood dealmaker is telling his life story in a raw, raunchy and rollicking new memoir, "Roll the Calls." He talks about growing up a bullied, dyslexic kid in the suburbs of Chicago, and explains why he is never afraid of confrontation.
Superagent Ari Emanuel: Born to fight
Hollywood dealmaker Ari Emanuel is telling his life story in a raw, raunchy and rollicking new memoir, "Roll the Calls." He talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about his rise from the agency mail room to becoming executive chairman of WME Group and executive chair and CEO of TKO. He also talks about growing up a bullied, dyslexic kid in the suburbs of Chicago; becoming the inspiration for Ari Gold in the HBO series "Entourage"; and explains why he is never afraid of confrontation.
Buffalo puppetry parade through New York City
This past week, a herd of 40 buffalo roamed the concrete canyons of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn – life-size puppets that are part of a public arts project by St. Ann's Warehouse, a Brooklyn theater. Correspondent Anthony Mason reports.
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9/20: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Battling sports gambling addiction; Charles Spencer on his sister, Princess Diana; Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI; Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear; Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel; The Smithsonian's Lonnie Bunch; and a spectacle of buffalo puppetry.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
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.
Extended interview: Nvidia's Jensen Huang
In this web exclusive, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks with CBS News' Jo Ling Kent about the exponential growth of AI, industry warnings about its power, and why he disagrees with recent calls to slow down development.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang on artificial intelligence
The Atlantic recently called Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang "the most powerful man in AI." He talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent at Nvidia headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and the ongoing debate over safety and regulations.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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18 suspects in killing of Haiti's president being extradited to Florida for trial
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday.
Patrick Clancy on life after trauma
In an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy shares his side of the story, just weeks after his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict. Ross Douthat sat down with Patrick Clancy to discuss life after trauma and what lies ahead.
Patrick Clancy: "I think I did the best I could"
Asked whether he feels like he failed in some way, Patrick Clancy told 60 Minutes he believes he did the best he could with the information he had at the time. Watch more of the interview on 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Holdout juror in Clancy case speaks
The holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case has released a statement. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police capture suspected serial killer disguised as woman, carrying baby
Brazilian police said they will reopen dozens of cases linked to a self-confessed serial killer who was arrested as he attempted to escape dressed as a woman and carrying a baby.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Cassidy on importance of measles vaccine
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is a licensed medical doctor, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that as the measles epidemic grows, "having measles is not a kind of victimless experience — it's a little bit like drunk driving. You know, you can drink and get drunk, but if you drive, you're going to hurt other people."
Trump: Arch will be used as military complex
President Trump posted on social media early Sunday that his proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery will be used as a military complex, saying there will "large numbers of drones, plus Snipers, on both the roof and plaza areas, and additionally have and hold large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage."
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on AI fears
As some in the AI community have warned that the technology could end humanity, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells CBS News' Jo Ling Kent that that messaging is "quite frankly too much drama, irresponsible. It is not grounded in facts."
Cohn on Americans' consumer sentiment
IBM vice chairman Gary Cohn, who served as an adviser in the first Trump administration, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "consumer sentiment has turned quite negative" in the U.S. amid rising gas prices, concerns about AI and high cost.
Salazar on GOP keeping Hispanic voters
President Trump made historic gains with the Hispanic community in 2024 but his party faces a difficult midterm landscape amid his administration's immigration crackdown. Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, who released an ad this week distancing herself from Mr. Trump's immigration policy, urged the president to "please preserve that fortune that you have brought to the party."